Tibetan Buddhism: Wisdom & Practice

WOMEN OF WISDOM     £ 11.50   Biographies of six great Tibetan yoginis introduced with details from the author's own life and spiritual journey. These stories of great women who achieved enlightenment, overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems that male practitioners do not encounter, offer insight and inspiration to everyone on the spiritual path. The book details the life stories of Machig Lapdron (founder of the Chod practice), Ayu Khadro Dorje Paldron, Nangsa Obum, Jomo Memo, Machig Ongjo and Drenchen Rema. In this revised and expanded edition, Tsultrim Allione`s extensive autobiographical introduction (she was one of the first Western women to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun) speaks directly to the difficulties and triumphs of women in the West who pursue a spiritual life as she shares her own stories and experiences. "One of the first and best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic." Jack Kornfield.

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FEEDING YOUR DEMONS     £ 18.99   Based on the Chod, or Cutting Through Ego Clinging, teachings of the Tibetan yogini Machig Lapdron, this book presents these ancient practices to the modern Western world - an accessible and effective approach for dealing with negative emotions, fears, illnesses, and self-defeating patterns. Allione, author of Women of Wisdom, explains that if we fight our demons they only grow stronger - but if we feed them, nurture them, we can free ourselves from the battle. Through the practice outlined in Feeding Your Demons, we can learn to overcome any obstacle and achieve freedom and inner peace. "Feeding Your Demons offers an original and powerful approach to challenging the forces at work in the shadows of our psyche. Tsultrim Allione has done a masterful job of translating ancient - and fascinating - methods to heal modern emotional troubles." Daniel Goleman. "A bold, beautiful, and original work, a book that Carl Jung could only have dreamed of writing. Tsultrim Allione shares the accumulated fruits of her own deep understanding in a completely accessible way, taking the most profound insights and rendering them simply and straightforwardly without compromising them. This is an extraordinary accomplishment, a gift to all who read it." Mark Epstein. "Tsultrim Allione shows us what life could look like if we were not struggling, not hating ourselves for our problems and frailties, but rather were relating to these challenges with awareness and compassion. She illuminates a clear and practical guide to transformation." Sharon Salzberg. "Offers us a powerful and transformative practice…one that can heal the deepest wounds and reveal profound spiritual truths. What is so striking is how, through her own tremendous clarity and heart, Allione brings this practice alive and renders it truly accessible." Tara Brach.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION (ref..LL1)  Click Here    £ 2.99   Now out of stock! "The real meditation is to be able to learn that whatever experience arises, it doesn't matter; it's just an experience, and you can relax in that; if it's neither a good nor bad experience, you learn to relax in that. If you learn to do that in all these three different cases then you have learned how to meditate." - Ringu Tulku Rinpoche paperback 35 pages

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BODHICITTA - Awakening Compassion and Wisdom (Ref..LL2)  Click Here    £ 2.99   Now out of stock! Bodhicitta literally means 'mind of awakening'. It is the awakening of compassion and wisdom - the great compassionate wish for the wellbeing of all sentient beings, combined with the understanding of how that wish may be fulfilled - Ringu Tulku paperback 51 pages

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REFUGE - Finding a purpose and a path (ref..LL3)  Click Here    £ 2.99   Now out of stock! Ringu Tulku discusses what is means to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - the definitive meaning of being a Buddhist - in terms of finding a profound purpose in our lives and making a decision to work towrds fulfilling that aim. paperback 37pages

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Living Dharma (B216)  Click Here    £ 9.99   Venerable Lama Yeshe Losal is the colourful and charismatic Abbot of Kagyu Samye Monastery and Tibetan Centre and the Director of the internationally acclaimed Holy Island Project. Lama Yeshe pours his insight, humour and understanding of the Western mind into this book which deals with practical application of Buddhism in one's daily life and includes detailed meditation instructions. Written to in a direct and down-to-earth style, this is an excellent book for those new to Buddhism. All takings on this book go directly to the Kagyu Samye Ling Sanga Foundation which supports the monks and nuns of Samye Ling. Paperback; 150 pages incl colour plates.

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Ancient Wisdom (ref..B215)  Click Here    £ 9.95   Nyingma Teachings on Dream Yoga, Meditation, and Transformation by Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche. The author presents a series of traditional Nyingma texts together with dynamic and practical commentary specially tailored to the needs of Western students. The result is a most valuable handbook for practitioners at all levels of experience. Paperback; 174 pages.

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The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane (ref..B213)  Click Here    £ 15.99   Wisdom Tales from Tibet by Lama Surya Das. This book brings together over 150 authentic Buddhist teaching tales - most never before translated into English. These captivating stories, legends and yarns have been passed orally from teacher to student. They capture the vibrant wisdom of an ancient and still living oral tradition. Magical, whimsical, witty and ribald, this remarkable book unfolds a luminous vision of a universe where basic goodness, harmony and hope prevail. Paperback; 255 pages.

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When Things Fall Apart - Heart Advice for Difficult Times (ref..B214).  Click Here    £ 10.99   Pema Chodron. Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, Pema Chodron's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations. She teaches that there is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit: moving toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible. Pema Chodron is an American Buddhist nun; she is a teacher at Gampo Abbey, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. Paperback; 146 pages.

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THE DHARMA - Kalu Rinpoche (ref..B201)  Click Here    £ 15.50   This is the first collection of teachings by Kalu Rinpoche, a renouned Tibetan meditation master who spent more than 30 years in hermitages and retreats. The book is made up of lectures given to Western audiences on a range of topics central to Buddhism. Chapter headings include: The Four Noble Truths, Bardo, Mandala, Vows, Mahamudra. Those new to Buddhism will welcome the clarity and directness of the explanations about Buddhism's most fundemental teaching. Those already familiar with the latter will discover unexpected insights into the heart of the tradition. The openness, simplicity, and depth of realization in the teachings of Kalu Rinpoche have brought inspiration to many. paperback; 222pages.

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A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life (ref..B202)  Click Here    £ 8.95   This book presents the first English translation from the original Sanskrit of the classic eighth century Buddhist text. Santideva's treatise on the methods by which to harmonise one's life with the Bodhisattva ideal became important in the Buddhist monasteries and universities of both India and Tibet. Santideva first describes the Bodhisattva altruistic aspiration to acheive enlightenment for the sake of all beings. He then advises us how to cultivate the six perfections that form the basis of the Bodhisattva way of life: generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration and wisdom. The translators, Vesna Wallace and Alan Wallace have included translations of the Tibetan canon where this differs from the Sanskrit. They also provide explanations of terms used for the benefit of those who may be unfamiliar with them. paperback; 151 pages.

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REPEATING THE WORDS OF THE BUDDHA - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (ref..B203)  Click Here    £ 8.95   Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche was born in eastern Tibet in 1920. A highly revered meditation master, he was regarded by the late 16th Karmapa as his last living teacher. In this book, Tulku Urgyen presents the central truths of Buddhism. He is direct and uncompromising: "Whether we are beginners or not, we should know that nothing in this world lasts. To understand this fully and to really take it to heart is the foundation of all Buddhist practice. The starting point , the first step through the door to Dharma practice , is the understanding that life is impermanent, that our time is running out." An impressive book both for students of the Dharma as well as those new to Buddhism, written by a man who has lived and experienced what he describes. paperback; 112 pages.

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TRAINING THE MIND and Cultivating Loving Kindness - Trungpa Rinpoche (ref..B204)  Click Here    £ 10.99   Trungpa Rinpoche has been pivotal in bringing Buddhism to the West. He cofounded the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the West - the Kaygu Samye Ling Centre - and has written many books. His teachings have allowed people from Western cultures to see the relevance and applicability of Buddhism to their circumstances. This book is particularly crisp and refreshing: Trungpa Rinpoche presents us with a set of principles and practices which help us overcome the tyranny of ego and allow us to develop compassion and intelligence in dealing with everyday situations. A gem of a book. paperback; 250 pages.

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NATURAL GREAT PERFECTION - Nyoshul Khenpo and Lama Surya Das (ref..B205)  Click Here    £ 9.95   Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche was a most eminent Tibetan meditation master and master of the practice of the Dzogchen (the Great Perfection) path of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with his main disciple, Lama Ram Das, he presents an inspiring set of teachings together with a collection of spontaneous vajra songs of wisdom. The writing is warm, clear and direct: "The true meaning of Dzogchen is in your own nature, not something you need to find outside. Truth is not really found in books, it is only described in books. ... Buddha nature , the essence of awakened enlightenment itself, is present in everyone. Its essence is forever pure, unalloyed, and flawless. ... Those who recognise their true nature are enlightened; those who ignore or overlook it are deluded. There is no way to enlightenment other than by recognising buddha-nature and achieving stability in that, which implies authentically identifying it within one's own stream of being, and training in that incisive recognition through simply sustaining its continuity, without alteration or fabrication." A remarkable book. paperback; 194 pages.

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RAINBOW PAINTING - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. (ref..B206)  Click Here    £ 16.95   Rainbow Painting is a book for the seasoned Dharma student. Its practical advice about how we can live our lives as spiritual practice can inform and inspire us - and uplift us when we fall into doubt, misunderstanding, or wrong views. Tulku Urgen Rinpoche has lived at length in mountain hermitages, spent many years in retreat and done a considerable amount of meditation training. His teachings present the quintessence of the Buddhist Spiritual approach expressed with the practical insight that comes from the experience of what he himself has undergone. This book contains astute instructions that address the key issues of spirituality. paperback; 210 pages.

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CUTTING THROUGH SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM - Chogyam Trungpa. (ref..B207)  Click Here    £ 12.99   Meditation master and teacher, Chogyam Trungpa is considered one of the few oriental Buddhist lamas who truly understood the Western mind. In this book, he confronts us with all those ways in which we can deceive ourselves into thinking we are developing spiritually when instead we are reinforcing our egos through the use of spiritual techniques. These forms of self-delusion are common to all spiritual disciplines. With great clarity, penetration and humour, Chogyam Trungpa describes these problems of 'spiritual materialism' and establishes the broad outlines of the true spiritual path. His description of the latter includes a section on the significance of sense of humour! The material is drawn from two series of lectures given by the master in 1970-71. This book is now a classic and a 'must' for those concerned to deepen their self-awareness. paperback; 250 pages

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TAMING THE TIGER - Akong Tulku Rinpoche. (ref..B208)  Click Here    £ 9.99   An excellent book for those new to Buddhism or for anybody wanting to calm their minds. With wit and wisdom, meditation master, Akong Tulku Rinpoche teaches us how to confront and harness the energies of the 'wild tiger' of our minds which otherwise can cause so much suffering to ourselves and others. In the first half of the book, the author explains in clear terms the Buddhist principles as they may be applied to everyday life. The second part consists of a sequence of meditational exercises which can provide a basis for self-knowledge and self-healing which will continue to serve throughout one's life. This programme of training has been developed with Westerners at the Kagyu Samye Ling teaching monastery in Scotland (co-founded by the author), and has subsequently been used in Tibetan Buddhist centres throughout Europe and America. paperback; 198 pages.

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AWAKENING THE SLEEPING BUDDHA - the Twelfth Tai Situpa (ref..B209)  Click Here    £ 11.99   The most basic, clear principles of Tibetan Buddhism are here lucidly presented by a renowned modern teacher and monk. Tai Situpa illuminates Buddhist teachings in commonsense terms, using down-to-earth examples - making this a perfect handbook for beginners as well as an excellent companion for long-time students. This excellent text includes a glossary of terms. paperback; 175 pages.

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CHENREZIG - LORD OF LOVE; Bokar Rinpoche (ref B..210)  Click Here    £ 10.95   The Tibetan Buddhist practices of meditation are part of the spiritual wealth of humanity and deity meditation forms the heart of this treasure. For over a millennium Tibetan lamas have used meditation on deities as a means to master the inner world. Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit), the deity that represents the loving and compassionate potential of the mind, is the most popular deity of Tibet. In this volume a great living teacher, Bokar Rinpoche, gives detailed instructions for this practice. He specifically addresses the concerns of Western practitioners in offering these unique teachings. paperback; 110 pages.

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THE EXCELLENT PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (ref..B211)  Click Here    £ 8.95   In this book Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche explains a key practice test composed by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820 - 1892) on the Vajrayana preliminaries: taking refuge, generating the thought of achieving enlightenment for the sale of all beings, performing the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva to remove hindrances on the path to enlightenment, offering the mandala to accumulate merit and wisdom, and developing proper reliance on a spiritual teacher. 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 conjunction with this practice. paperback; 125 pages.

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THE HEART TREASURE OF THE ENLIGHTENED ONES - Dilgo Khyentse (ref..B212)  Click Here    £ 16.99   The core text of this book is a masterful teaching written in the 19th Century by Patrul Rinpoche, one of the outstanding teachers of his day. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche , lineage holder of the Nyingma school expands upon the text with his characteristic compassion and uncompromising thoroughness. The combined wisdom challenges us to think carefully about how we want to spend the rest of our lives. At the same time it provides practical guidance in following the Buddhist path, starting from the most basic motivation and culminating in the direct experience of reality beyond the reach of conceptual mind. paperback; 260 pages.

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WHAT MAKES YOU NOT A BUDDHIST     £ 9.99   New paperback edition. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche is one of the most innovative and creative young Tibetan Lamas teaching today. The film director of critically acclaimed movies The Cup and Travellers and Magicians, this provocative teacher is widely known and admired in the West. Moving away from conventional presentations of Buddhist teachings, Rinpoche challenges readers to make sure they know what they're talking about before they claim to be a Buddhist. With wit and irony, he urges us to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism - beyond a romance with beads, incense, and exotic people in robes - straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught. He throws down the gauntlet to the Buddhist world, challenging common misconceptions, stereotypes, and fantasies. In essence, this book explains what a Buddhist really is. Can you accept that all things are impermanent and that there is no essential substance or concept that is permanent? Can you accept that all emotions bring pain and suffering and that there is no emotion that is purely pleasurable? Can you accept that all phenomena are illusory and empty? Can you accept that enlightenment is beyond concepts; that it's not a perfect blissful heaven, but instead a release from delusion? Rinpoche encourages us to examine our most fundamental assumptions and beliefs, and he inspires us to explore the authentic Buddhist path based on these traditional four seals of Buddhism. So you think you're a Buddhist? Think again…

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