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Tibetan Buddhist Books in 2021: A Review
Tibetan Buddhism in 2021 Read More We published many books of interest from the Vajrayana traditions of Tibet, Bhutan, and the Indian Himalayas See our other Year in Review Guides: Theravada/Pali/Insight | Chan, Zen, Mahayana | Tibetan Buddhism Receive a 30% discount on these titles through January 2nd using code 2021YE at checkout We are -
Nagarjuna: A Reader's Guide
Straight from the Heart: Buddhist Piith Instructions Translated and introduced by Karl Brunnholzl Three other praises of Nagarjuna’s are included in the collection Straight from the Heart, also translated and introduced by Karl Brunnhölzl</a>. Interestingly, in these praises, Nagarjuna often refers to buddhahood in positive terms, in contrast to much of his other work, which
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The Meaning of Shambhala
Realize the Ultimate Manifestation of Shambhala An excerpt from The Realm of Shambhala The Society of Shambhala To be born in Shambhala, one must have produced a significant amount of merit through intensive spiritual practice. This means that every citizen starts their lives endowed with a wealth of virtuous qualities. In particular, they all have phenomenal -
Elio Guarisco (1954-2020)
We are very sad to share the news that we have lost an important translator Elio Guarisco, who passed away from covid on November 27, 2020. Elio was born in Como, Italy in 1954. In the early 1970s he met and studied with major exponents of the Theravada tradition in India. He then studied Buddhist -
Chanting the Names of Manjushri: A Reader's Guide
The Litany of the Names of Manjushri or Chanting the Names of Manjusri (’jam dpal mtshan brjod; Skt. Manjushrinamasamghiti) and also referred to as The King of All Tantras and Net of Magical Manifestation of Manjushri, is an extremely important tantric text, relied on by all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In particular it is -
Patrul Rinpoche: A Reader's Guide
Patrul Rinpoche See Our Reader's Guide Patrul Rinpoche (1808–1887) was one of the greatest Tibetan teachers of the nineteenth century. Famous for his precise and direct style, he shunned high monastic office and lived the life of a homeless wanderer, writing his book in a rustic hermitage under an overhanging rock. Praise to Patrul Rinpoche -
An Explanation of Om Mani Padme Hung
Om Mani Padme Hung: An Explanation of the Six-Syllable Mantra The following is an excerpt from The Small Golden Key by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche More on Thinley Norbu can be found at Kunzangatshal.org and Lotsawa House The Small Golden Key$19.95 - PaperbackBy: Thinley Norbu Add to Cart4 reviews on Amazon OM closes the door to -
The Guru Rinpoche Day of Each Month
An excerpt from Tibetan Astrology, where Phillipe Cornu summarizes Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche's explanation of each month's 10th day, or Guru Rinpoche Day. The 10th is Guru Rinpoche day. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava is the Buddha who established Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. At the esoteric level, he is the essence of all buddhas and masters. He -
Special Practice Days in the Tibetan Calendar
Special Practice Days in the Tibetan Calendar What follows is an excerpt by Kunkyen Tenpe Nyima from Vajra Wisdom: Deity Practice in Tibetan Buddhism on the special practice days of the month as well as the monthly special days. It is followed by an excert from Tibetan Astrology on the specific days of each month. -
The Passing of Translator and Scholar Gyurme Dorje
I am sad to share the news that Gyurme Dorje, one of the giants of Tibetan translation and practice passed away on February 5th, 2020, the anniversary of the passing of his teacher, Kangyur Rinpoche. Gyurme spent a decade in Asia and sat at the feet at many of the greatest masters of our day:
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