On Malas from The Art of Awakening: A User’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice This is the fifth of a series of articles on The Art of Awakening: A User's Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice  is an extraordinary resource and essential for practitioners and artists. Topics for these short excerpts and

On the Eight Great Stupas from The Art of Awakening: A User’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice This is the fourth of a series of articles on The Art of Awakening: A User's Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice  is an extraordinary resource and essential for practitioners and artists. Topics for these

On the Symbolism of Deities from The Art of Awakening: A User’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice This is the third of a series of articles on The Art of Awakening: A User's Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice  is an extraordinary resource and essential for practitioners and artists. Topics for these

On the Vajra and Bell from The Art of Awakening: A User’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice This is the second of a series of articles on The Art of Awakening: A User's Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice  is an extraordinary resource and essential for practitioners and artists. Topics for these

On Wrathful Deities from The Art of Awakening: A User’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice This is the first of a series of articles on The Art of Awakening: A User's Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Art and Practice  is an extraordinary resource and essential for practitioners and artists. Topics for these short excerpts

Buddhist History after the Buddha An Excerpt from Guru Rinpoché His Life and Times By Ngawang Zangpo About This Title This book recounts Guru Rinpoche’s historic visit to Tibet and explains his continuing significance to Buddhists. Through a series of historical texts written by prominent Tibetan Buddhist masters, this book recounts the life and legacy

A Brief Biography of Guru Rinpoche An Excerpt from White Lotus An Explanation of the Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Padmasambhava By Jamgon Mipham Translated by Padmakara Translation Group About This Title The text called the “Seven-Line Prayer” is said to contain the most sacred and important teachings of the Nyingma school and is recited daily by many

Light of Wisdom:  A Selection from Khangsar Tenpa'i Wangchuk's commentary on Deshek Lingpa's root text An Excerpt from The Natural Openness and Freedom of the Mind A Treasure Tantra of the Great Perfection By Khangsar Tenpa'i Wangchuk By Deshek Lingpa Translated by Padmakara Translation Group About This Title The Dzogchen tantra titled The Natural Openness and Freedom of the

Sometimes The Only Thing to Do is Pray A Selection from Chapter 1 Excerpted from A Dakini's Counsel: Sera Khandro's Spiritual Advice and Dzogchen Instructions By Sera Khandro Translated by Christina Monson About This Title Sera Khandro Dewai Dorje was a modern Tibetan Buddhist teacher who single-pointedly pursued a life of Dharma while balancing family life and public

Heart Advice: Pronouncements Before Passing A Selection from Chapter 8 Excerpted from A Dakini's Counsel: Sera Khandro's Spiritual Advice and Dzogchen Instructions By Sera Khandro Translated by Christina Monson About This Title Sera Khandro Dewai Dorje was a modern Tibetan Buddhist teacher who single-pointedly pursued a life of Dharma while balancing family life and public teaching. This collection