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Click to enlarge	MANDALA: The Sacred Circle of Vajrabhairava video featuring monks of Namgyal Monastery, written & produced by Daniel Cozort & Lonna Malmsheimer. 55 min. #MASACI - regular price $ 29.95 Our Price $9.88 Published by Snow Lion This is a fascinating look at the creation and profound inner meaning of the world's richest religious symbol, the Buddhist mandala, an intricate and vividly colored pattern that represents an enlightened universe. Filmed during the construction of the sand mandala of the Buddha Vajrabhairava (the Diamond Terrifier), it intimately shows the artistry of the Namgyal monks as they build the mandala grain by grain. It explains the detailed symbolism of the mandala, and presents a captivating introduction to Buddhism and tantra. Mandala is dedicated to the late Ven. Pema Losang Chogyen whose impressive 3-dimensional, computer-generated mandala is excerpted. "It is an especially effective presentation of the wonder and the precision of the sand mandala and of the philosophies behind the art form."--Tibet Journal More ...
Click to enlarge	OVERCOMING DIFFERENCES: An Historic Public Address by the Dalai Lama video, NTSC version by Trueheart Productions 90 min. video. #OVDIVI - regular price $ 29.95 Our Price $9.88 Published by Snow Lion In 1991, an audience of 12,000 assembled at Cornell University to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurate the "Year of Tibet" with an extraordinarily moving and profound talk. He discussed the relationship of world peace and inner peace. Peppering his address with his wonderful, spontaneous wit, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate reminded the audience of the fact that we are social animals and must learn to live together in order to achieve happiness and survive. More ...
Click to enlarge	10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA--DVD directed by Rick Ray, music by Peter Kater 85-min. DVD. #TEQUDV - $ 29.95 If you had only one hour, what would you ask the Dalai Lama? In Ten Questions for the Dalai Lama, this award-winning documentary by the director of The Soul of India examines some of the fundamental questions of our time with the Dalai Lama in this well-produced film. Includes rare historical footage as well as images taken with hidden camera in Tibet. More ...
Click to enlarge	THE ASPIRATION OF SAMANTABHADRA by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Over 10-hour DVD-set, 6 talks. #ASSADV - $ 72.00 This prayer presents the path to complete awakening according to Dzogchen and expresses the different manifestations of rigpa, which is our basic awareness, in ordinary life. The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche presents profound teachings on this prayer, with his characteristic sharp intellect, humor and lucidity. Multi-camera recording system helps give the lively feeling of being at a teaching. More ...
Click to enlarge	ATISHA'S LAMP FOR THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT DVD by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 14 talks on 7-DVD set. #ATLADV - $ 140.00 Almost like attending a retreat, this 4-camera, live-mix DVD provides 21 hours of great teaching on Atisha's Lampfor the Path to Enlightenment and its commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. These talks provide clear and engaging instructions on the 3 types of practitioners, bodhicitta, training in discipline and concentration, secret mantra and so on. Ponlop Rinpoche is known for his lucidity, humor, excellent English, and sharp intellect.
Click to enlarge	THE BARDO TEACHINGS by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 24-hour, 7-DVD set. #BATEDV - $ 140.00 A rich trove of teachings and practices on the bardo, this 7-CD set allows one to have an extensive, in-depth experience of attending a retreat on this potent material. Rinpoche gives commentary on teachings from Padmasambhava and Karma Lingpa, with additional material on phowa from the Six Yogas of Naropa section of Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye's Treasury of Knowledge. Live-mix video system makes this a pleasure to watch. More ...
Click to enlarge	THE BLADE WHEEL OF MIND TRANSFORMATION DVD set by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Approx. 12 hrs., 3-DVD set. #BLWHDV - $ 65.00 Over the course of three days' teaching hosted by Tibet House U.S., His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama transmits and explains the seminal Buddhist text known as the Blade Wheel of Mind Transformation--a teaching characterized by its focus on practical advice for turning adversity to advantage on the spiritual path--from ignorance and suffering to enlightenment and freedom. Includes an introduction and a summary by Robert A.F. Thurman. More ...
Click to enlarge	THE BODHICHARYAVATARA--DVD by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, translation assistance by Tyler Dewar 3-DVD set. #BOCHDV - $ 72.00 In this engaging, profound commentary on Shantideva's classic text, Rinpoche explains the physical and mental supports that are the support for bodhicitta, and the characteristics of relative and ultimate bodhicitta. He concludes with practical methods for maintaining bodhicitta. 6 talks, including Q&A.
Click to enlarge	CHOD by Lama Wangdu Rinpoche 45-min DVD. #CHDV - $ 30.00 Chod is an ancient and powerful ritual that teaches the essence of sacrifice, and works for the healing of the body as well as environmental discturbances. Master Lama Wangdu completed this practice in 108 cremation grounds and has trained and practiced with Dudjom Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, and Urgyen Tulku Rinpoche. DVD comes with very useful optional English subtitles.
Click to enlarge	COMING OF AGE: The 21st Birthday Celebration of HH the 17th Karmapa DVD 45-min. DVD. #COAGDV - $ 20.00 On June 26, 2006, followers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism gathered at Gyuto Tantric University in Dharamsala, India to celebrate the 21st birthday and coming of age of His Holiness, the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. This DVD provides a visually beautiful and spiritually meaningful forty-five minute documentary of this wonderful occasion. The documentary includes scenes from Karmapa's discovery, enthronement and education, a mandala offering and long life puja performed for His Holiness by the Gyuto monks, colorful images of the afternoon folk festival, an excerpts from a teaching by Karmapa on generating Bodhicitta.
Click to enlarge	A COMMENTARY ON THE AWAKENING MIND BY ARYA NAGARJUNA DVD by HH the XIV Dalai Lama, with Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen, translated by Thupten Jinpa 4-DVD set with booklet containing Nagarjuna's text, translated by Thupten Jinpa. #COAWDV - $ 70.00 This well-produced DVD set covers the Dalai Lama's teachings on this key text by Nagarjuna. Beautifully filmed in Pasadena in 2006, the 4-DVD set comes with a booklet containing Nagarjuna's text in English. Watching this great DVD enables you to experience these wonderful teachings. More ...
Click to enlarge	COMPASSION AND WISDOM: A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life video by James Zito Approx. 2 1/2 hrs. #COWI - $ 22.00 A primer of compassionate living, this DVD combines interviews with many of the world's greatest Buddhist teachers--including Sakya Trizin, Tai Situ, Tsultrim Allione and others, plus 45 minutes with the Dalai Lama--with rare footage of Buddhist art and architecture. An in-depth examination of the Bodhisattva path, with discussions of issues such as pollution, stress, care of the dying etc. More ...
Click to enlarge	COMPASSION IN EXILE: The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama a film by Mickey Lemle, music by Philip Glass 62 min. DVD, NTSC. #COEXDV - $ 24.95 This is the story of the Dalai Lama, and it is filled with wonderful photos (much never before seen), film clips and candid interviews with His Holiness, his family and other prominent people and Tibetans who have left Tibet. With candor and humor, the Dalai Lama describes his upbringing and the key moments in his life leading to his becoming head of state at age sixteen, meeting with Mao Zedong, and of his life in exile and non-violent struggle on behalf of his people. This DVD is inspiring throughout.
Click to enlarge	COMPASSION WITHOUT LIMIT: The Courageous Heart and Lojong Practice--DVD by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 3-DVD set. #COWIDV - $ 60.00 Limitless compassion for oneself and others can be cultivated using these simple, easy-to-remember mind-training practices as taught originally by Gampopa. With humor and insight, Rinpoche explains the process in detail and shows how to apply the teachings in real-world situations. These five talks are taught in English.
Click to enlarge	COMPASSION: The Source of Happiness DVD by HH the XIV Dalai Lama, with Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen #COSODV - $ 19.95 This is a very well-filmed DVD of His Holiness talking on compassion. A rich, full, and accessible talk that conveys the wisdom, humor, and power of the Dalai Lama. Filmed "live from the Gibson Amphitheatre." More ...
Click to enlarge	DESTROYER OF ILLUSION: The Secret World of a Tibetan Lama DVD written and directed by Richard Kohn, produced by Franz-Christophe Giercke and Barbara Becker, narrated by Richard Gere 56-min. DVD. #DEILDV - $ 24.95 Unprecedented access and intimate knowledge inform this richly detailed and beautifully filmed portrait of a secret Tibetan Buddhist ritual, the Mani Rimdu festival, and the remarkable spiritual teacher, Trulshik Rinpoche, who leads and preserves this centuries-old tradition. Previously broadcast on PBS More ...
Click to enlarge	DISCOVERING BUDDHISM hosted by Richard Gere and Keanu Reeves 2-DVD set. #DIBUDV - $ 55.00 These thirteen 30-minute segments, featuring the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa, Sangye Khadro, Thubten Chodron and others and introduced by Keanu Reeves and Richard Gere, explores a range of topics from How to Meditate, to Establishing a Daily Practice, to Introduction to Tantra. Each section has Tibetans and Westerners presenting and discussing this important and highly accessible material.
Click to enlarge	DISTINGUISHING PHENOMENA AND PURE BEING DVD by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, trans. by Ari Goldfield 3 DVD-set, 5.5 hrs. 3 talks. #DIPHPU - $ 36.00 A wonderful line-by-line commentary on the middle section of Maitreya's Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being, which gives a detailed analysis of the characteristics of pure being as seen by practitioners on the paths of accumulation and juncture and by bodhisattvas on the paths of seeing, meditation, and no more learning. 3-camera live-mix video system makes this a pleasure to watch.
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