Nyingma Lineage

		Advice from the Lotus Born - A Collection of Padmasambhava's Advice to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal and Others     £ 15.50   This companion volume to Dakini Teachings is a wonderful collection of teachings by Padmasambhava as recorded by his chief female disciple, Yeshe Tsogyal. These were concealed as terma and revealed by Nyang Ral Nyima Oser and others for the benefit of future generations. The profundity of this advice is meant to be personally applied by all individuals in all circumstances, as they belong to a style called martri, or direct instructions. Often such advice is imparted only to one disciple at a time. Padmasambhava's direct instructions condense the essential meaning of the tantras of mahayoga, the scriptures of anuyoga, and the pith instructions of atiyoga, or dzogchen. "These teachings are the central advice of the collected words of Padmasambhava, the great nirmanakaya master. They are words from his heart, meant to be personally practiced. Please keep this in mind."Yeshe Tsogyal. "Don't mistake mere words to be the meaning of the teachings. Mingle the practice with your own being and attain liberation from samsara right now."Padmasambhava.

		Bolt of Lightening from the Blue - The Vast Commentary on Vajrakila     £ 25.00   The original and most authoritative text on Vajrakila in Tibet. Included here are two short tantras of Vajrakila and a full translation of the most important commentary ever written on the subject of kila rites and their understanding for enlightenment. Composed by Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, and Silamanju, all evidence points to the fact that this remarkable text marks the very origin of the tantric cult Author: Martin Boord of the wrathful deity Vajrakila. Compiled in Nepal more than twelve hundred years ago on the basis of all known kila lore, this is a work of rationalization in which the many convoluted strands of abstract Buddhist philosophy and tantric yoga were skilfully interwoven with the black magic practices of village sorcerers in order to produce a coherent whole that, upon its subsequent transmission to Tibet, was to become one of the most popular and enduring traditions of powerful religious mysticism. Opening with an assembly of citations of Sanskrit sources that give an idea of the development of kila lore on the southern side of the great Himalayan divide, the book then moves on to the Tibetan texts that show just how this lore was received and understood upon its transmission to the north.

		Counsels from My Heart - Dudjom Rinpoche     £ 10.99   Long-awaited teachings from the late head of the Nyingma school and one of the best known masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This book features timeless teachings in a style that is direct and sharp, bringing this great teacher, who was known for not mincing his words, vividly to life. Translated by the Padmakara group, this heartfelt advice from Dudjom Rinpoche encourages us to "get a grip on our minds" and follow the Buddha`s instructions which point the way to give up our habitual ways of behaving in order to liberate ourselves from suffering. He also offers advice on how to view the often misunderstood teachings on tantra and says that the most important point is to study the view of the Great Perfection, Dzogchen - which is essentially, that all phenomena are empty by nature. But this must not cause us to fall into the trap of acting on our own meager understanding. "Like eagles soaring into space, we should be clearly convinced of the view, but at the same time we should heed the karmic principle of cause and effect...If you gain control over your mind, then even if you are at the point of death, you will understand that it is only because of a particular thought that there is an impression of dying - and that the nature of the mind is utterly beyond both birth and death. It would be excellent if you could gain this confidence. So keep this little, essential instruction in your heart. Conviction and confidence in this is what we call the Dharma." Dudjom Rinpoche.

		Dakini Teachings         Guru Rinpoche's oral teachings to his chief disciple and consort, Yeshe Tsogyal, presented here, were recorded in a coded language called dakini script and concealed until their revelation as terma centuries later. The selections in Dakini Teachings are short, direct instructions relating to the three levels of Buddhist practice: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The main emphasis of Padmasambhava's teaching is that spiritual knowledge must be personalized and not remain as mere theory. The book is based on the revealed termas of Nyang Ral Nyima Author(s) : Padmasambhava & Kunsang, Erik Pema Oser and it includes an introductory discourse by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and a short biography of Padmasambhava by Jamgon Kongtrul. "Descend with the view while ascending with the conduct. It is most essential to practice these two as a unity."Padmasambhava. This statement of Guru Rinpoche is of crucial importance. If we start out by acting according to a high view, we will simply look crazy or insane. If we only keep the view of the lower vehicles we will never find the chance for liberation. The view of a shravaka or pratyekabuddha does not bring enlightenment in one lifetime but only after three incalculable aeons. One must act in accordance with the lower vehicles while keeping the view of the inner tantras." Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.

		Dzogchen Primer     £ 14.99   Compiled by : Binder Schmidt, Marcia An essential anthology of writings on Dzogchen by some of the greatest masters, compiled by the editor and co-founder of Ranjung Yeshe Publications. Here are some of the most accessible and down-to-earth writings on Dzogchen, organized into a study and practice guide for the serious beginnner and including works from Padmasambhava and Patrul Rinpoche, as well as modern day teachers like Chogyam Trungpa and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. "For anyone who truly wishes to practice Dzogchen, it is vital to have a basic and stable grounding in study - and Dzogchen Primer offers just this. It is a remarkable sourcebook of instructions, from the great masters of the lineage to the prominent teachers of our time, a book alight with the blessing of that much-loved, extraordinary master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Wisely chosen and highly relevant to the needs of practitioners today, these precious and authentic teachings bring the heart essence of the practice lineage alive. I celebrate this wonderful achievement." Sogyal Rinpoche. "A treasure trove of precious writings about the path of dzogpa chenpo, the awakening of Buddha mind." Tulku Thondhup.

		Enlightened Courage     £ 10.95   Author: Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche The exceptional Nyingma master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche gives a commentary on the Kadampa Seven Point Mind Training teachings. This classic text on Lojong, or Mind Training, was composed by Geshe Chekawa from the original teachings brought to Tibet by Atisha. These teachings condense the compassionate path to Buddhahood into practical instructions which make use of all the circumstances of everyday life. The late Khyentse Rinpoche gave this commentary in the Dordogne, France in 1990, during his last visit to the West. He speaks frankly from his heart, drawing on his own life-long experience.

		Enlightened Journey     £ 14.99   Author: Tulku Thondup Fifteen previously unpublished articles and talks on transforming day-to-day situations into spiritual discipline and spiritual experience. It includes a commentary on the ngondro preliminary practice of the Longchen Nyingthig tradition. The contents include Using Daily Life as the Practice of Dharma, Opening the Heart with Compassion, a Spiritual Journey in a Turbulent Life, Buddhist Artifacts as the Support of Spiritual Realization, Thangkhas and their Religious Significance, Preparing for the Bardo, the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism, the Terma Tradition, Empowerments and Precepts of Esoteric Training, the Meditation of Ngondro, the Meaning of the Vajra Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche, Receiving the Four Empowerments of the Ngondro Meditation, a Brief Meditation on Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, Evaluating the Progress of Dharma Practice, and a Prayer Song to the Absolute Lama.

		Entering the Path     £ 7.25   Author: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Ponlop Rinpoche reveals the true meaning of refuge within Buddhism, particularly the principles of inner and outer refuge. As the author says, "In the context of absolute truth, we go for refuge to the fundamental nature of our own mind, which is indivisible from the jewel of the Buddha. Our fundamental state of mind is totally awake, totally in the state of fully awakened heart. That's what Buddha is."

		Excellent Path to Enlightenment     £ 8.95   Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche explains the general foundational practices according to the Nyingma tradition, from the teachings of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. These preliminary practices include taking refuge, generating bodhicitta, Vajrasattva purification, mandala offering and guru yoga. Clear, direct and personal, these instructions illuminate the heart of Vajrayana practice. Included here are the Tibetan text as well as the mantras and prayers commonly recited in conjuction with this practice. "The vow to perfect oneself in order to perfect others is called the thought of elightenment, or bodhichitta. This implies that every single action, word or thought, even the most trivial, is dedicated to the good of all beings. To accomplish the good of others, we must first perfect ourselves, by purifying and transforming our minds. This is the aim of what we call the preliminary practices, which establish the foundations of all spiritual progress."Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

		Fearless Simplicity     £ 18.50   Author: Tsoknyi Rinpoche Fearless Simplicity is about training in the awakened state of mind, the atmosphere within which all difficulties naturally dissolve. Here, the gifted Tibetan meditation master and author of Carefree Dignity, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, in his exceptional and skillful teaching style, guides us through the methods to be at ease with our surroundings and ourselves. He shows us how to develop confidence and be in harmony with every situation as the basis for true compassion and intelligence. "Tsoknyi Rinpoche speaks to us with exhilarating freshness, being fully aware of the complexity of modern life, and the needs of men and women today. He is gifted with an ability to unravel the most profound of topics in a way that is clear and easy to understand, and as he maps out the teachings, he draws listeners constantly back to their own experience, allowing them to discover the truth of the Dharma within themselves." Sogyal Rinpoche. "As confidence grows stronger, you find yourself turning into a real warrior - a compassionate bodhisattva warrior. The true bodhisattva spirit grows out of this personal sense of freedom and with this freedom you begin to direct your attention to the needs of others. Your compassion expands...we are now open and spacious and from within that fearless simplicity, you can accomodate all phenomena. You can naturally care for others unpretentiously; no one is a threat any longer." Tsoknyi Rinpoche.

		Flight of the Garuda     £ 12.95   Author: Keith Dowman New edition. Translations of five fundamental Dzogchen texts with an illuminating introduction by the author. The book conveys the heart advice of one of the most beloved masters of Tibet, the itinerent yogi Shabkar, held to be an incarnation of Milarepa. Shabkar communicates the essence of Dzogchen teachings through songs of realization both poetic and poignant. Dzogchen practice brings us into direct communion with the most subtle nature of experience, the unity of samsara and nirvana as experienced within our own consciousness, bringing the meditator face to face with the nature of reality. Along with Shabkar's songs, Dowman has translated four other seminal Dzogchen texts, including one by Patrul Rinpoche that is new to this revised edition - Extraordinary Reality of Sovereign Wisdom. The other texts are: Secret Instruction in a Garland of Vision by Padmasambhava; Flight of the Garuda by Shakbar Lama, Emptying the Depths of Hell revealed by Guru Chowong and the Wish-Granting Prayer of Kuntuzangpo revealed by Rikzin Godemchan.

		Gates to Buddhist Practice     £ 13.95   A collection of discourses by a contemporary Nyingma master that grounds the practitioner in the basic principles of Buddhism, and then dives deep into the theory and practice of Vajrayana. Interwoven with stories from Tibet, it presents these oral teachings in a uniquely accessible style with question and answer format. "This is a rare book, a brilliant guide to the spiritual path by a master of outstanding qualities who has taught in the West now for many years. Simple yet profound, intimate and immediate, Chagdud Tulku`s words speak to us all. They show how, by bringing the light of wisdom and compassion into every corner of our lives, we can come to understand the mind and transform its emotions, and so discover the boundless freedom of our true nature."Sogyal Rinpoche.

		Generating the Deity     £ 9.95   Author: Gyatrul Rinpoche A detailed presentation of the practices involved in the generation phases of Vajrayana yoga, explaining the state of mind to be established and the visualisations to be employed. Information on mudras,tormas, malas etc used on this level of practice are also given, in explanations that accord with tradition. The Nyingma lama Gyatrul Rinpoche has long been resident in the West and practitioners of all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will find that these teachings enhance their understanding of sadhana practice, and enable them to practice these meditations as they were intended.

		Gesture of Balance     £ 9.95   One of the most widely-read basic books on meditation available in the West. These warm, intimate talks evoke a deeper understanding of inner honesty, opening the heart to confidence, compassion and meaningful action. In clear, direct language it relates the profound insights of an ancient wisdom tradition to our present situation, showing us how to develop our inner resources and awaken body, mind and senses to new horizons of experience. Tarthang Tulku talks to us like a good friend, offering ways to clear away confusion, strengthen self-confidence, and brighten our lives with meaning and joy. People are willing to go to war and even to give their lives for a cause, but they cannot give up the causes of their suffering...We can observe our life patterns carefully, and come to accept how even the most subtle graspings and negativities cause us to suffer. As our understanding and awareness grow, we see the importance of working through our emotions, attachments, and negativities, and we also see that the ultimate solution comes from within. Then when we truly wake up to our painful condition, we can begin to change our innermost attitudes, and some real progress can be made." Tarthang Tulku.

		Golden Letters - The Three Statements of Garab Dorje     £ 12.95   Author(s) : Reynolds, John M A translation and discussion of an ancient Dzogchen revelation that introduces the practitioner to the nature of his or her own mind. The Three Statements That Strike the Essential Points by Garab Dorje together with a commentary by the great Nyingma master Patrul Rinpoche called the Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King are included, as well as a commentary by Dudjom Rinpoche. The book also looks at the life of Garab Dorje, first teacher of Dzogchen, plus the historical origins of Dzogchen, four early texts relating to Dzogchen, and discusses the issue of whether Dzogchen is an authentic Buddhist teaching or not. The foreword is by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. "The Three Vajra Verses embodies the life essence of all the Dzogchen teachings and it further represents the ultimate realization of the essential points of the profound Dharma of Dzogchen. Therefore, for those disciples who are sincerely devoted to the Dzogchen teachings, it is necessary to know that this text contains a very special Upadesha that must be securely kept in the core of one`s heart."Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche.

		Guru Yoga - According to the Preliminary Practice of Longchen Nyingtik     £ 8.95   Author(s) : Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche & Ricard, Matthieu The practice of guru yoga, merging with the mind of the master, lies at the heart of the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition of Tibet. Although the path can be traversed only by individual effort, the advice of an experienced spiritual guide is essential. This particular guru yoga is called the Wish Fulfilling Jewel, and is the outer practice from the Longchen Nyingtik terma revealed by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa. The hallmark of the guru yoga practice, in fact the very practice itself, is a lucid, pure and intelligent devotion. Through the power of devotion and the blessing of the master, a moment will come when a transformation takes place, in which the student recognizes the wisdom mind of the guru to be no different from his or her own mind, and boundless realization is born. "Through the guru yoga practice, all obstacles can be removed and all blessings received, and through merging our mind with the mind of the guru and remaining in that state of inseperable union, the absolute nature will be realized. This is why we should always treasure guru yoga and keep it as our foremost practice."Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

		Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones     £ 16.95   Author: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche & Patrul Rinpoche An extensive commentary by the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on the renowned basic Nyingma text by Patrul Rinpoche, the Practice of View, Meditation and Action: A Discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle and End. The text covers such topics as the determination to be free of samasara, the urgent need to practice, the transformation of the senses, aggregates and emotions, motivation, and the path of the sutras and tantras. "Patrul Rinpoche was a great bodhisattva who came to the land of snows in more recent times. This great, sublime, and learned practitioner gave this teaching for the benefit of those desiring liberation. It comprises all the essential instructions and because of the profound meaning it contains and the beautiful language in which it is expressed, it really is like an elixir for reviving the dead." The Dalai Lama.

		Life of Shabkar     £ 18.95   This epic biography has long been recognised by Tibetans as one of the master works of their religious heritage, documenting the struggle of Shabkar Author(s) : Ricard, Matthieu Tsodruk Rangdrol to master the highest and most esoteric practices of the Tibetan tradition of the Great Perfection, or Dzogchen. Shabkar devoted himself to many years of meditation in solitary retreat after his inspired youth and early training in the province of Amdo under the guidance of several extraordinary masters. This work vividly reflects the values and visionary imagery of Tibetan Buddhism, with extensive notes and appendices full of valuable information on Tibetan Buddhist practice. "Regarded by many as the greatest yogi after Milarepa to gain enlightenment in one lifetime, he also lived the life of a wandering mendicant teaching by means of spiritual songs. Shabkar is particularly celebrated for the absolute purity of his approach to his lama and his personal practice, which freed him from the snare of sectarianism. He is also affectionately remembered for the kindness of his gently teasing humour." The Dalai Lama.

		Guru Rinpoche     £ 19.95   Author(s) : Ngawang Zangpo Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, was the great Indian tantric master who brought Buddhism to Tibet and is revered as a second Buddha. This book presents four very different accounts of his life story: two Buddhist, one according to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion, and one based on Indian and early Tibetan historical documents. The two Tibetan Buddhist works are a Biography of Guru Rinpoche by Jamgon Kongtrul, and the Immaculate White Lotus by Dorje Tso. Then follows an Indian version of his life story by Taranata, a Bonpo version by Jamyang Kyentse Wongpo, and Supplications to Guru Rinpoche in Seven Chapters, as well as visualizations written to accompany these supplications by Jamgon Kongtrul. "Included is a long awaited translation of one of the best-loved meditations and cycle of prayers to Guru Padmasambhava...an important contribution to our knowledge of the founder of Tibetan Buddhism." Matthieu Ricard. "The presence of Guru Rinpoche, a figure so important to Tibetan Buddhists that he is simply called "the Precious Master", can be felt still in each of the four liberating stories translated here. Read side-by-side, they reveal an even wider picture, of how history and culture interact with the inner spirituality that is beyond time and place." Sarah Harding

		Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava 2 Vols      £ 75.00   Author(s) : Yeshe Tsogyal & Douglas, Kenneth & Bays, Gwendolyn The inspiring and illuminating biography of the Indian tantric master who brought Buddhism to Tibet, revered as a second Buddha. This beautifully produced two volume set, with 58 colour plates, gives the complete biography of Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, as recorded by his main female disciple and consort, Yeshe Tsogyal. This text known as the Padma bKa`i Thang was rediscovered by the terton Urgyen Lingpa, and this work is a translation into English from the French edition. The poetic text of this powerful epic with its depictions of Padmasambhava, his various manifestations and his 25 disciples, transports the reader into lands and times of majesty and wonder. "This is indeed a treasure, having the complexity and brilliance of a finely cut crystal, its facets the 108 cantos. Padma, as Amitabha`s spiritual son, helps the beings lost in the dark ages for whom the Buddhas and bodhisattvas have not appeared. Padmasambhava is more powerful in these dark times than other teachers, for he and his teachings of the Vajrayana are as indestructible as a diamond and as pure as the lotus from which he was born. Guru Padma`s wisdom can illuminate the darkest of places, and bring light to the most hellish of beings." Tarthang Tulku.

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