TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE, Books Two, Three, and Four: Buddhism's Journey to Tibet
by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé, trans. and intro. by Ngawang Zangpo

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May, 2010      1559393459, 9781559393454
800 pages
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Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten volumes is a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were present in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practicing reflection and meditation; present-day students have also realized that awakening has its source in study as well as in reflection and practice.

This volume, Buddhism's Journey to Tibet, is his masterful history of Buddhism. It describes the appearance of the Buddha, what he taught, including material scriptures, non-material realization as well as the works inspired by his teaching. The book also describes how this tradition was preserved and transmitted, and how it journeyed to and was assimilated into Tibetan religious life.

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé, (1813-1900), was one of the most influential figures and prolific writers in the Tibetan Buddhist world. He was a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement, and as its founder, he was the single most important proponent of this movement that flourished then and remains popular today.

Ngawang Zangpo (Hugh Leslie Thompson) completed two three-year retreats under the direction of the late Kalu Rinpoche. He is presently working on a number of translation projects under the direction of Chadral Rinpoche and Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and lives near Santa Cruz in California.

WISE TEACHER, WISE STUDENT: Tibetan Approaches to a Healthy Relationship
by Dr. Alexander Berzin

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May, 2010      1559393475, 9781559393478
272 pages   Formerly titled Relating to a Spiritual Teacher
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The relationship with a spiritual teacher can be the most rewarding and life-enhancing experience in one's life. However, it also may be fraught with problems. Student reactions to their spiritual teachers may range from extreme deification to deep mistrust, and these responses prevent the benefits of a healthy relationship. This book explores the sources of these misunderstandings and re-examines traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings revealing methods to heal wounds and develop healthy relationships that can be applied to benefit students in any spiritual tradition.

"Alex Berzin has taken head-on one of the hottest issues of Buddhism in the West—the teacher-student and guru-disciple relationship. I consider this a seminal work."—Lama Surya Das, author of Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be

"This is the most thoughtful and comprehensive book yet written on the teacher–student relationship. Alex Berzin provides readers with both clear-eyed wisdom and extraordinary knowledge of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition."—Jack Kornfield, author of The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace

"An informative, thoughtful, and in-depth approach to the mentor-student relationship, this book will benefit both newcomers to the path and more advanced practitioners."—Ven. Thubten Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners

"Alex Berzin's work is the first serious attempt to write a comprehensive study of the issues involved in the student-teacher relationship in Buddhism. It is to be hoped that this will be the vanguard of a whole genre of literature on this important and controversial subject."—Shenpen Hookham, author of The Buddha Within

"A sane and valuable cultural and spiritual bridge, for practitioners and teachers in any tradition."—Sangha Journal

Alexander Berzin received a joint doctorate between the Departments of Far Eastern Languages and Sanskrit and Indian Studies at Harvard University in 1972. He lived in India for twenty-nine years, studying under his main teacher, Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpochey, and other lamas, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Over the past twenty years, Berzin has published widely and taught in over seventy countries, explaining Buddhist philosophy and clarifying its complexities for people all over the world.

THE THREE PRINCIPAL ASPECTS OF THE PATH
by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, translated and edited by Ruth Sonam

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June, 2010      1559393505, 9781559393508
162 pages    2nd edition
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The wish for freedom, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom realizing emptiness constitute the three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment. These three insights form the indispensable support for all the practices of both sutra and tantra.

In this teaching, Geshe Sonam Rinchen explains in clear and readily accessible terms Je Tsongkhapa's (1357-1419) short text on these three principal aspects of the path. The engaging exposition of the essential steps to enlightenment will be appreciated both by those with no previous exposure to Buddhism and by those who wish to undertake the practices of tantra, for which at least a sound understanding of these three is essential.

Geshe Sonam Rinchen was born in Tibet in 1933. He is currently resident scholar at the Libary of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, where he teaches Buddhist philosophy and practice.

Ruth Sonam received her M.A. from Oxford University. She began studying with Geshe Sonam Rinchen in 1978 and has worked as his interpreter since 1983.

THE BUDDHA FROM DOLPO: A Study of the Life and Thought of the Tibetan Master Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen
by Cyrus Stearns

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July, 2010      1559393432, 9781559393430
495 pages
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The Buddha from Dölpo is a revised and enlarged edition of the only book about the most controversial Buddhist master in the history of Tibet, Dölpopa Sherab Gyaltsen (1292–1361), who specialized in the Kalacakra, or Wheel of Time, a vast system of tantric teachings said to be from the legendary land of Shambhala. He emphasized two contrasting definitions of the Buddhist theory of emptiness. The view of an "emptiness of other," known in Tibetan as shentong, is Dölpopa's enduring legacy. The book contains the only English translations of three of his crucial works. The translations are preceded by a detailed discussion of Dölpopa's life and his revolutionary ideas. The fate of his Jonang tradition, which was censored by the central Tibetan government in the seventeenth century but still survives, is also examined.

Cyrus Stearns has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism for over thirty-five years. He received a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Washington and is the author of several books. He lives on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, Washington.

THE WISDOM OF IMPERFECTION: The Challenge of Individuation in Buddhist Life
by Rob Preece

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July, 2010      1559393491, 9781559393492
336 pages    Revised edition
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If you have been practicing Buddhism for a while, why do you still have problems? And how do you balance the sometimes different needs of spiritual and psychological perspectives? Rob Preece draws on his personal experience—over two decades as a psychotherapist and many years as a meditation teacher—to explore and map the psychological influences on our struggle to awaken.

Wisdom does not always come as a flash of inspiration, but from the slow—often painful—working of experience. As we detach from our ideals of perfection and develop our acceptance of imperfection, our love and compassion can grow, and with this, our psychological and spiritual health will benefit as well.

The Wisdom of Imperfection delves into this journey of individuation in Buddhist life, looking at the psychological process beneath the traditional path of the compassionate-minded Bodhisattva.

"...takes us on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. This lucid and well written work is further enriched and brought to life by compelling anecdotes and case histories drawn from Dr. Preece's practical experience as a skilled psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner. The Wisdom of Imperfection is an important contribution to the growing dialogue between Western psychology and Eastern spirituality."—Howard C. Cutler, M.D., co-author, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, of The Art of Happiness and The Art of Happiness at Work.

"...a wonderfully thorough and engaging look at the unfolding of the spiritual/psychological journey. Drawing on a depth of personal experience, Rob Preece offers an insightful and important perspective."—Sharon Salzberg, co-author with Jon Kabat-Zinn, of Lovingkindness.

"...strikes an illuminating balance between commitment to a Buddhist practice and recognition of deep-seated psychological realities. This is the book for all those who wonder why they can't stop undermining and contradicting what they cherish most deeply."—Stephen Batchelor, author of Living with the Devil

"Chapters discuss not only the reality of awakening and dealing with one's own dark side, but also the path to individuation and the necessity of accepting imperfection for the sake of both psychological and spiritual health. A fascinating exploration of the psychological processes underlying the path of the Bodhisattva, as well as a helpful guide for modern Buddhists struggling with contemporary psychological and sociological difficulties."—Wisconsin Bookwatch

Selected as "Editor's Choice" in Mandala Magazine.

Rob Preece has been practicing Tibetan Buddhism since 1973 and psychotherapy since 1988. He leads meditation retreats, gives workshops on comparative Jungian and Buddhist psychology, and is also a thangka painter. The author of The Courage to Feel and The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra, he lives in London.

ENOUGH! A Buddhist Approach to Finding Release from Addictive Patterns
by Chönyi Taylor

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August, 2010      1559393440, 9781559393447
160 pages   
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Enough! is a hands-on guide to help put an end to the patterns that sabotage the potential for a true and satisfying happiness. All of us are caught up in addictions—big or small. Enough! presents a practical path that releases us from the grip of negative habits and addictions that block a full and meaningful life.

We can learn how to undo our habits and addictions, but to do this we have to first find their triggers. With the right techniques we can disarm them and learn more effective ways for dealing with the pain that so often underlies our problem-causing behaviors. Without the support of effective methods we are likely to return to our addictions when pain and painful issues arise. Chönyi Taylor helps us break through that cycle, reconnect with ourselves and others, and feel more centered in our spiritual awareness.

Presenting the essence of Buddhism without the jargon, and fusing it with Western psychology, Chönyi Taylor engagingly combines practical exercises that were developed through her workshops, along with meditations and stories, and presents invaluable insights about how the mind works.

Enough! is intended for anyone who is looking for a powerful and effective way out of addiction, regardless of religious or secular background, and is suitable for self-study or as part of a guided program.

Chönyi Taylor (Dr. Diana Taylor) was ordained as a Buddhist nun by the Dalai Lama in 1995. Active in the worlds of both Buddhism and Western psychology, she teaches Buddhism from simple to advanced levels and participates in interfaith conferences and workshops for psychologists and health professionals. She is currently a lecturer and supervisor in the Graduate Diploma Program in Buddhism and Psychotherapy for the Australian Association of Buddhist Counselors and Psychotherapists and is an honorary lecturer in Psychological Medicine at Sydney University.

THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES: Practices to Open the Heart
by B. Alan Wallace

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August, 2010      155939353X, 9781559393539
192 pages    3rd Edition, formerly Boundless Heart
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The Four Immeasurables is a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others. Alan Wallace presents a unique interweaving of teachings on the Four Immeasurables (the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity) with instruction on quiescence, or shamatha, meditation practices to empower the mind.

The book includes both guided meditations and lively discussions on the implications of these teachings for our own lives.

"Alan Wallace is one of the great Western Buddhist thinkers of our day."—Howard Cutler, co-author with H.H. the Dalai Lama of The Art of Happiness

"A one-of-a-kind book that helps educate as well as inspire."—Inquiring Mind

B. Alan Wallace has authored, edited, or translated more than thirty books on Tibetan Buddhism. An in-demand international teacher, he is the founder and president of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies and lives in Santa Barbara.

THE BUDDHIST PATH: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
by Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

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September, 2010      1559393556, 9781559393553
144 pages    Formerly Opening to Our Primordial Nature.
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An accessible and practical introduction to Tibetan Buddhism as practiced in the Nyingma, or "ancient," tradition, The Buddhist Path presents for us the proper way of cultivating intellect and heart so that our true nature can easily manifest. The authors provide clear explanations and methods that reveal how the mind functions and what its essence, our primordial nature, is. They impart detailed instructions on how to meditate using methods ranging from generating calm abiding up through the tantric techniques of visualization and mantra.

"A very practical guide to the Buddhist Dzogchen path. [Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche] have built a reputation for their vast knowledge of the Nyingma tradition and their pragmatic and lucid style of teaching."—Buddhadharma

Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche are founders and directors of Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, based at Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York, where they live. PBC has centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, India, and Russia.

DARING STEPS: Traversing the Path of the Buddha
by Ringu Tulku

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September, 2010      1559393548, 9781559393546
272 pages    Formerly Daring Steps Toward Fearlessness
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Daring Steps stands out among the multitude of books on Tibetan Buddhism as remarkable for its accessibility, inclusiveness, and authenticity. Ringu Tulku—renowned for both his insight and Western-friendly style—has produced a breathtaking overview of the Buddhist path. It begins with the Buddha's earliest teachings and embraces all three traditional Buddhist paths.

Weaving a dynamic synergy that reveals the vital role of each path in the attainment of genuine realization, Ringu Tulku educates and inspires, repeatedly bringing the teachings back to the reader's own experience.

This book will be especially helpful to beginning students.

"A very enjoyable overview of the entire Buddhist path."—Buddhadharma

"Remarkable for its clarity of vision, simplicity of style and profundity of thought … an excellent overview of the Buddhist path"—Tibet Journal

Tibetan-born Ringu Tulku has taught at more than fifty universities, institutes, and Buddhist centers worldwide and lives in India.

HOW TO REALIZE EMPTINESS
by Gen Lamrimpa, translated by B. Alan Wallace

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October, 2010      1559393580, 9781559393584
136 pages    Formerly Realizing Emptiness
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"Written by a genuine Buddhist master, How to Realize Emptiness gives accurate directions to explore the nature of reality and come to the correct view of the Middle Way."—Ven. Thubten Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners

Gen Lamrimpa masterfully presents the most difficult topic in Tibetan Buddhism. He skillfully weaves exercises with analytical approaches to guide the student who wants to realize emptiness, or reality, as described in Buddhism.

"Not quite 'emptiness made easy' (an impossibility) but it is at least 'emptiness made comprehensible'."—Dharma Life

Gen Lamrimpa, born in Tibet in 1934, spent most of his life in meditative retreat in Dharamsala, India. He also had a devoted student base in the U.S. and authored one of the most popular books on shamatha meditation—Calming the Mind.

SELF-LIBERATION THROUGH SEEING WITH NAKED AWARENESS
translation and commentary by John Myrdhin Reynolds, foreword by Namkhai Norbu

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October, 2010      1559393521, 9781559393522
192 pages, 4 b&w illust.    2nd edition
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This book belongs to the same cycle of teachings as The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Giving instruction on the method of "self-liberation", it presents the essence of Dzogchen, regarded in Tibet as one of the most advanced teachings of the Buddha.

"This text is perhaps the clearest, most comprehensive and accessible of medium-length writing on rigpa and as such is highly recommended.”—Religious Studies Review

"This important work should be of interest to most Buddhist readers”—Library Journal

"I very much enjoyed this incredible book that provides an in-depth view into Dzogchen."—Edward Elliott, New Age Retailer

John Myrdhin Reynolds (Vajranatha) was trained and ordained as a Tantric Yogin in the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and has taught widely in the U.S. and Europe. Author of The Golden Letters, he lives near Frederick, Maryland.

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, author of numerous books, and one of the primary living masters of Dzogchen, is the founder and guide of the international Dzogchen Community. His teachings are webcast to its worldwide centers.

THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE, Books 9 and 10: Journey and Goal
by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé, translated by Richard Barron (Chökyi Nyima)

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October, 2010      1559393602, 9781559393607
865 pages   
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In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten volumes stands out as a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet.

In this volume, Journey and Goal, the focus is on the spiritual path—"the journey", and the resultant state of enlightenment where it leads—"the goal." Extensively varied perspectives are offered, not only from within the many schools of Buddhism, but also from the different levels of practice and attainment. This is in fact the most comprehensive treatment of these themes to appear in the English language.

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (1813-1900), a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement, was one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time.

Richard Barron (Chökyi Nyima) has been a student of Buddhism for nearly forty years and has studied with masters in all of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He has translated many historical works, including Buddhahood Without Meditation, and lives near Redding, California.

BUDDHISM THROUGH AMERICAN WOMEN'S EYES
edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo

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November, 2010      1559393637, 9781559393638
184 pages    2nd Edition
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"Bravo! This book is so engaging, so readable, and so genuinely helpful I read it in one sitting. These are wonderful voices, brimming with life-experience and practical on-the-ground advice. A treasure trove of advice for all practitioners"—Jan Willis, author of Dreaming Me

"A refreshing, experientially based and enriching contribution of American women to Buddhism in the West"—Thubten Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners

Experienced practitioners share their understanding of Buddhist philosophy, its practical application in everyday life, and the challenges of practicing Buddhism in the Western world. Thirteen women contribute a wealth of thought-provoking material on topics such as: Bringing Dharma into Relationships, Dealing with Stress, Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, The Monastic Experience, and Forging a Kind Heart in an Age of Alienation. Among the voices are: Karuna Dharma, Ayya Khema, Michelle Levey, Yvonne Rand, Tsering Everest, and Eko Susan Noble.

Karma Lekshe Tsomo, an American Buddhist nun practicing in the Tibetan tradition, is an associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, where she lives.

GONE BEYOND: The Prajnaparamita Sutras, The Ornament of Clear Realization, and Its Commentaries in the Tibetan Kagyü Tradition, Volume One
translated and introduced by Karl Brunnhölzl

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November, 2010      1559393564, 9781559393560
876 pages   
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The Abhisamayalamkara summarizes all the topics in the vast body of the Perfection of Wisdom sutras. To understand this extraordinarily condensed text, it is necessary to have the assistance of reliable Indian and Tibetan commentaries. Together, they not only discuss the "hidden meaning" of the Perfection of Wisdom sutras—paths and grounds—but also serve as a basis for further reflection on the explicit topic of these sutras—the principle of emptiness—and how it is to be understood on the progressive levels of realization of bodhisattvas. Thus, these texts describe what happens in the mind of a bodhisattva who meditates on emptiness, making it a living experience from the beginner's stage up through buddhahood.

This study of the Abhisamayalamkara and its commentaries in the Tibetan Kagyü School includes the very first complete translation of a commentary on this text. It also closes a long-standing gap in the scholarship on the Perfection of Wisdom sutras and the literature on paths and grounds.

Karl Brunnhölzl is the author/translator of several books including Luminous Heart. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

NIGUMA, LADY OF ILLUSION
by Sarah Harding

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November, 2010      1559393610, 9781559393614
418 pages   
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Casting a rare glimpse of feminine Buddhist history, Niguma, Lady of Illusion brings to the forefront the life and teachings of a mysterious eleventh century Kashmiri woman who became the source of a major Tibetan Buddhist practice lineage. More than an historical presentation, Niguma's story raises the question of women as real spiritual leaders versus male images of "feminine principle" and other related contemporary issues.

This volume includes the thirteen works that have been attributed to Niguma in the Tibetan Buddhist canon. These collected works comprise the basis of an ancient lineage, Shangpa, which continues to be actively studied and practiced today. It also contains additional texts that are the source verses for such esoteric practices as the Six Yogas, the Great Seal, the Chakrasamvara, and the Hevajra tantric practices that are widespread in Tibetan traditions.

Sarah Harding has been a Tibetan Buddhist translator and practitioner since 1974. Her publications include Machik's Complete Explanation. She has been on the faculty of Naropa University for nearly twenty years and lives in Boulder, Colorado.