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COMMENTARY ON ATISHA'S LAMP FOR THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT

by H.H. the Dalai Lama

3 DVDs, 4.5 hours long.

#COLAPA - regular price $ 60.00
Atisha's concise and comprehensive text brings together the essential points of the three turnings of the Wheel of Dharma. It covers the progressive stages of development of our mental continuum, beginning from the earliest spiritual realisations and culminating in the omniscient mind of the Buddha. This excellent commentary was given in Italy in 2001. Even though cover text contains some Italian, the translation is presented in English.


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THE DALAI LAMA LIVE FROM THE BEACON THEATRE: TRAINING THE MIND

by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

3-CD set: approx 3.5 hours.

#TRMICD - regular price $ 25.00
The Dalai Lama explains the basic Buddhist system and lays out a foundation for practice: paying homage, contemplating impermanence, and dedicating our positive activities to the benefit of all. This live recording from the Beacon Theater was produced by the Tibet Center and the Gere Foundation.

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THE GOLDEN LETTERS: The Tibetan Teachings of Garab Dorje, First Dzogchen Master

trans. & ed. by John Reynolds; foreword by Namkhai Norbu

389 pp.

#GOLE - regular price $ 18.95
Our Price $13.27

Published by Snow Lion

The teachings of Dzogchen which directly introduces the practitioner to the Nature of Mind were first expounded by Garab Dorje in the country of Uddiyana and later went to India and Tibet. The essence of Garab Dorje's message is "The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points." Patrul Rinpoche wrote a brilliant commentary together with practices entitled "The Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King"--here translated with notes, commentaries, and glossary of terms. "In many ways the best guide to the Dzogchen teachings. Includes explanations of texts that were previously thought too secret to publish."--Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

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KATA: Offering Scarf with 8 Auspicious Symbols



#KAEIA4 - regular price $ 6.00
This silky, transluscent ceremonial scarf carries a white-on-white print of the eight auspicious symbols along its 4' length.


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LIVE FROM THE BEACON THEATRE: CULTIVATING COMPASSION

by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

3-CD set: approx. 3.5 hours.

#CUCOCD - regular price $ 25.00
Our Price $20.00

The Dalai Lama explores 3 levels of understanding through: listening or study; reception and thinking; and meditation and practice. This extensive teaching was recorded live at the Beacon Theater, and is presented by Tibet Center and Gere Foundation.


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LIVE FROM THE BEACON THEATRE: MINDFUL ENLIGHTENMENT

by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

3-CD set: approx. 4 hours.

#MIENCD - regular price $ 25.00
In this live recording from the Beacon Theater, the Dalai Lama explains how we can obtain tranquil abiding--the single cultivation of the mind. He teaches how to clear away all obstructions and allow the mind to shine luminously.


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THIS PRECIOUS LIFE: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on the Path to Enlightenment

by Khandro Rinpoche

208 pp., now in paperback.

#PRLI - regular price $ 16.95
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This popular and charismatic young Tibetan nun explains how we can cultivate wisdom and compassion--and make the most of our lives. Using the framework of the Four Reminders, she includes contemplative exercises to help us utilize our tremendous potential.

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UNDER THE BODHI TREE & THE JEWEL ORNAMENT OF LIBERATION: His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa at the 2003/4 Kagyu Monlam

by Mark Elliott & Lama Karma Chodrak

6 DVDs, over 7 hrs., plus bonus DVD.

#UNBODV - regular price $ 70.00
During the winter Kagyu Monlam of 2003/4, HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa gave six talks to Westerners on Gampopa's The Jewel Ornament of Liberation. The Karmapa tells the life story of Gampops and gives a commentary on the text. As a bonus, this set includes a documentary featuring His Holiness leading the Monlam ceremony with other leading teachers including the now late Bokar Rinpoche. It is a beautiful and powerful event to watch.


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THE WISDOM OF FORGIVENESS: Intimate Conversations and Journeys

by the Dalai Lama and Victor Chan

256 pp., cloth edition.

#WIFO - regular price $ 24.95
When Victor Chan first met the Dalai Lama in 1972, he worried that this Tibetan leader might receive him warily because of his Chinese heritage. Instead, their first encounter blossomed into a warm, enduring friendship. For four years, Chan traveled the globe with the Tibetan leader. From India to Ireland, from private meditation sessions to meetings with world leaders, Chan was granted unprecedented access, which led to the heart-to-heart conversations that shape this invaluable book.


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THE WISDOM OF FORGIVENESS: Intimate Conversations and Journeys

by the Dalai Lama and Victor Chan

266 pp., paper edition.

#WIFOPP - regular price $ 14.00
When Victor Chan first met the Dalai Lama in 1972, he worried that this Tibetan leader might receive him warily because of his Chinese heritage. Instead, their first encounter blossomed into a warm, enduring friendship. For four years, Chan traveled the globe with the Tibetan leader. From India to Ireland, from private meditation sessions to meetings with world leaders, Chan was granted unprecedented access, which led to the heart-to-heart conversations that shape this invaluable book.