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TIBETAN TRINITY: Life, Death, Time
film by Vladan Mijatovic Zivojnov, with Kalu Rinpoche, Jamgon Kontrul, and the Dalai Lama

130-min., 2-DVD set.

#TITRDV - $ 40.00
This moving, interesting film features: the first public appearances of the new incarnation of Kalu Rinpoche, with initations by HH Sakya Trizin; Manjushri Initiation; 49 days of funeral pujas in Sikkim for Jamgon Kontrul; and a unique Kalachakra initiation for world peace by HH Dalai Lama in a territory specially opened for this occasion at Mt. Kailash. Part of the proceeds go to the Tibetan Nun Project.

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A TRIBUTE TO NAROPA & HIS LINEAGE: The Sight-Liberating Naropa Ceremony in 2004
His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa

Video.

#TRNAHI - regular price $ 24.95
Our Price $18.71

HH the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa is revered as the reincarnation of the 11th-century teacher Naropa. This video chronicles a powerful ceremony in which he dons the priceless Six Bone Ornaments of Naropa, and includes interesting comments by HH on the ceremony as well as about trainings for nuns. In English, with French and Chinese subtitles.

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TRIBUTE TO OUR MASTER: KYABJE BOKAR RINPOCHE DVD
by Laurence Guy-Lentin (Choying Wangmo)

76-min. DVD.

#TROUDV - $ 32.00
During the 49 days after Bokar Rinpoche's passing in the Himalayas, many masters of all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism came to the Mirik monastery to participate in the rituals. This beautifully-made documentary of funeral ceremonies for Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche's 49 days of Paranirvana features HH 17th Karmapa, the new incarnations of Kalu Rinpoche and Jamgon Kongtrul, and many others. Interwoven are wonderful teachings by Bokar himself and by Khempo Donyeu, rounding out this full and moving tribute to one of the great teachers of our time.


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THE UNION OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOGCHEN - DVD
by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, trans. by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso

7-DVD, 16-hr. set.

#UNMADV - $ 130.00
The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, The Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One, is a text written by Karma Chagmey, a prolific writer recognized by the Fifth Dalai Lama as an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha. This text exists in both a short and a long version. The long version is comprised of eighteen chapters. In these talks, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche teaches extensively on the second half of the long version, which begins with a chapter on cultivating bodhichitta followed by chapters on the generation and completion stages of vajrayana practice. The text concludes with teachings on the profound practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Thrangu Rinpoche's teachings and commentary on Karma Chagmey's text are penetrating, clear and accessible to western students.

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THE UNION OF WISDOM AND COMPASSION
by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, with trans. assistance by Tyler Dewar

2-DVD set.

#UNWIDV - $ 48.00
With candor and humor Rinpoche describes our hang-ups and how meditation and an altruistic motivation can take us beyond clinging at each stage. These four lively talks are filled with delight, wisdom, and clarity. Dzogchen Ponlop is widely known for his ability to present the teachings accessibly for Westerners.


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VAJRASATTVA PRACTICE DVD
by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

2-DVD set

#VAPRDV - $ 36.00
Vajrasattva is manifested through loving kindness, compassion and wisdom to benefit all beings. Vajrasattva's main aspiration is to purify negativities and obscurations that prevent us from experiencing and realizing the profound nature and reality. Purification and realization are not separate endeavors. Purification leads to realization, and realization of the true nature of mind is purification. In these talks Rinpoche provides detailed instructions on the Vajrasattva practice, including an extensive teaching on the four powers that are necessary for purification (support, applying the antidote, regret and resolve or turning away). Furthermore, Rinpoche also teaches three levels of Vajrasattva practice: outer (Kriya tantra), inner (Charya Tantra) and secret (Yoga Tantra).


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VAST HEART, PROFOUND MIND
by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

8 hour, 3-DVD set.

#VAHEDV - $ 60.00
The heart of this teaching is a profound exploration of transforming suffering by changing our relationship to it by bringing it onto the path. How can we learn to see its futility, recognize its role, and even appreciate it? In this DVD Rinpoche--known for his learning, humor, and ability to teach to Westerners-- discusses practical methods for attaining happiness and transforming our lives.

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WHITE TARA: THE BLESSINGS OF HEALING AND LONGEVITY--DVD & CD
with Gehlek Rimpoche; interview with Philip Glass

DVD & CD

#WHTADV - $ 22.00
Known for his skill as a teacher of Buddhism in the West, Gehlek Rinpoche (the author of The Tara Box) brings the experience of the healing power and protection of White Tara, through teachings and guided visualizations to heal and balance both mind and body. The DVD contains a 1-hr. teaching/meditation on Tara plus a 15-min. interview with Philip Glass. The 53-min. CD has more teachings and meditations on how Tara protects us from fear.