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Books about Tibetan Buddhism vol1.
This Precious Life: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on the Path to EnlightenmentThis Precious Life: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on the Path to Enlightenment by Khandro Rinpoche
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The books is about the four thought that bring us to dharma
Gently Whispered: Oral Teachings by the Very Venerable Kalu RinpocheGently Whispered: Oral Teachings by the Very Venerable Kalu Rinpoche by Kalu Rinpoche
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A book with excellent teachings on taking refuge, meditation, Mahamudra etc.
Profound Buddhism: From Hinayana to VajrayanaProfound Buddhism: From Hinayana to Vajrayana by Kalu Rinpoche
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This book teaches how to deal with emotions from a Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana point of view. Other volumes: Secret Buddhism and Excellent Buddhism
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of LifeA Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Shantideva
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one of the most important texts on generating the Mahayana motivation, the altruistic enlightened mind
The Dharma: That Illuminates All Beings Impartially Like the Light of the Sun and MoonThe Dharma: That Illuminates All Beings Impartially Like the Light of the Sun and Moon by Kalu Rinpoche
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A complete manual of the buddhist path, from taking refuge up to the highest levels of Mahamudra
Bardo GuidebookBardo Guidebook by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
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The four Bardo periods include life, death, the after-death experience and the quest for a new rebirth.
Transition and Liberation: Explanations of Meditation in the BardoTransition and Liberation: Explanations of Meditation in the Bardo by Tenga Rinpoche
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In this book Tenga Rinpoche, one of the great teachers and meditation masters of our time introduces the six kinds of bardo, and guiding the mind through bardo.
Entering the Diamond Way: Tibetan Buddhism Meets the WestEntering the Diamond Way: Tibetan Buddhism Meets the West by Ole Nydahl
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Here is a genuinely compelling story of Ole and Hannah Nydahl who in 1968 became the first Western students of the great Tibetan master Karmapa.
The Way Things Are: Living Approach to Buddhism for Today's World (Buddhism Today)The Way Things Are: Living Approach to Buddhism for Today's World (Buddhism Today) by Ole Nydahl
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Lama Ole Nydahl, who has so far started 180 Buddhist centers in the Western world, here passes on the essential teachings he received during years spent in the Himalayas.
The Life of MilarepaThe Life of Milarepa by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa
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A famous classic book of Milas amazing life story.
Garland of GoldGarland of Gold by Jampa Thaye
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History of the Kagyu fathers, The inspiring lifestories give access to the continous blessing of the lineage.
Sky DancerSky Dancer by Dowman
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Yeshe Tsogyal, consort of Guru Padmasambhava, ist the most famous of the enlightened women of Tibet.
Masters of Mahamudra: Songs and Histories of the Eighty-four Buddhist Siddhas (SUNY Series in Buddhist Studies)Masters of Mahamudra: Songs and Histories of the Eighty-four Buddhist Siddhas (SUNY Series in Buddhist Studies) by Keith Dowman
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The tantric teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism have been passed on by 84 great Siddhas, the Mahasiddhas. This precious book contains all about their lives.
The Divine Madman: The Sublime Life and Songs of Drukpa KunleyThe Divine Madman: The Sublime Life and Songs of Drukpa Kunley by Geshey Chapu
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This is the “secret biography” of one of Tibets foremost saints. His behavior and humor were intended to awaken common people and yogis alike from the sleep of dogmatism and egoic self-pos
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-fulfilling Gem of the Noble TeachingsThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings by Je Gampopa
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This text is a master work of Tibetan Buddhism, providing a complete foundation of Buddhism.
Words of My Perfect Teacher (Sacred Literature Series)Words of My Perfect Teacher (Sacred Literature Series) by Patrul Rinpoche
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A complete translation of a classic introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. A very popular book for every practitioner on the diamond way.
Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with CommentaryBuddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul
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This text is one of The Five Teachings of Maitreya, the future Buddha. It is regarded as very important as it presents in great detail and clarity the view which forms the basis of Vajrayana practice
The Teacher-student RelationshipThe Teacher-student Relationship by Jamgon Kongtrul
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In Tibetan Buddhism it is an abiding principle that the root of all good qualities is devotion to a fully qualified “spiritual friend”. The topic was never more thoroughly explored than by
Advice from the Lotus Born: A Collection of Padmasambhava's Advice to the Dakini Yeshi Tsogyal and Other Close DisciplesAdvice from the Lotus Born: A Collection of Padmasambhava's Advice to the Dakini Yeshi Tsogyal and Other Close Disciples by Padmasambhava
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Padmasambhava ist the primary master of Vajrayana. The profundity of this advice is meant to be personally applied by all individuals in all circumstances.
The Treasury of Knowledge: Myriad Worlds v. 1 (Treasury of Knowledge)The Treasury of Knowledge: Myriad Worlds v. 1 (Treasury of Knowledge) by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye
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describes four major cosmological systems found in the Tibetan tradition- those associated with the Hinayana, Mahayana, Kalachakra and Dzogchen teachings.
The Torch of CertaintyThe Torch of Certainty by Jamgon Kongtrul
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This excellent book describes the preliminary practices (Ngöndro).
Ninth Karmapa's Ocean of Definitive MeaningNinth Karmapa's Ocean of Definitive Meaning by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
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The ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje, has written three texts on the preliminary practices: a short, a middle and finally a long version. This is the long.
Mahamudra: The Quintessence of Mind and MeditationMahamudra: The Quintessence of Mind and Meditation by Takpo Tashi Namgyal
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A famous meditation manual covering the complete Kagyu Mahamudra path just like is is being teached up to today. Includes many key instructions and sayings by the past Mahamudra masters.
The Rain of Wisdom: The Essence of the Ocean of True MeaningThe Rain of Wisdom: The Essence of the Ocean of True Meaning by Trungpa Tulku Chogyam Trungpa
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Lineage holders and realized yogis of the Kagyupas have expressed their realization through spontaneous spiritual songs. More than 100 of these Kagyu songs can be found in this volume.
The Life of Marpa the Translator: Seeing Accomplishes AllThe Life of Marpa the Translator: Seeing Accomplishes All
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One of the most famous spiritual texts of Tibet: Marpas exciting life. Marpa established the Kagyu lineage in Tibet and was trained by Naropa.