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Mind Beyond Death - Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
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New paperback edition. An indispensable guidebook through the journey of life and death. Drawing on teachings from throughout the vast tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche weaves together a synthesis of wisdom remarkable in its scope. Using humerous analogies and his profound understanding of the Western mind, Ponlop Rinpoche makes the mysterious Tibetan teachings on the bardos - the in-between states of life, death and beyond - completely available to the modern reader.
Ascertaining Certainty About The View.
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By Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche

A detailed line by line commentary by Khenpo Tsultrim on the seventh chapter of the third section of Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye's Treasury of Knowledge which covers seven points on gaining certainty of the correct view. It is explained from the perspective of the different Buddhist schools. Included are Jamgon Kongtrul's root verses of the text and his commentary along with several songs by Khenpo Tsultrim and Milarepa on the views and approaches of the different Buddhist schools.

"How is it that you liberate yourself from suffering? First of all, you understand that the conditions that create suffering are not truly existent, for example, like appearances within a dream. You then come to understand that suffering itself has no essence, that it is not truly existent. Through deeply thinking about this and through analysing, you develop certainty. The point of working with the view or with philosophies is to develop a clear conviction through reflection that leads to cetainty. If you meditate on emptiness, you will realize emptiness directly and at that point suffering vanishes." Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.
A Song for the King
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Author: Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche

A translation with commentary by Thrangu Rinpoche on the Indian master Saraha's A Song for the King, a short but profound verse text from classical India that is a basis for the mahamudra tradition.

"Saraha's Song for the King is a sublime ode to enlightenment, famous in Tibet for nearly a millennium. Traditionally counted as one in a trilogy of poetic songs offered by Saraha to the king, queen, and people of eastern India, a Song for the King uses a series of linked metaphors to lead the listener through the stages of mahamudra meditation. The oral teaching on Saraha's Song by contemporary master Thrangu Rinpoche, is based upon a famous sixteenth century commentary by Karma Trinley. Thrangu Rinpoche's careful analysis helps the reader savour both the aesthetic richness and the contemplative instructions of Saraha's verses." Kurtis Schaeffer. "A Song for the King is the most important work in a generation about the pithiest and deepest of Saraha's great trilogy of Indian Buddhist tantric songs. Michele Martin's translation and annotations are lucid and well informed, and Thrangu Rinpoche's learned but accessible commentary allows readers to use Saraha's poem as key to seeing, meditating, and acting in the profound Indo-Tibetan tradition of mahamudra, the great seal of reality."
The Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra
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Author: Tai Situ Rinpoche and Karmapa [Third]

A commentary by Tai Situ Rinpoche on the Third Karmapa's Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra.

"The essence and pith of the Lord Buddha's teachings is mahamudra, which is the jewel of contemplative practice and the profound instruction of the Kagyu lineage. The Third Karmapa's influence and benefit to the Kagyu lineage is incalculable and one of the many profound texts he composed is the Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra, which arose from his own realisation. The prayer contains the entire path and view of mahamudra, and its depth and beauty is unveiled in this line by line commentary by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche." Lama Shedrup.
Clarifying the Natural State
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Author: Dakpo Tashi Namgyal and Kunsang, Erik Pema

A practical manual on Mahamudra for both teacher and student alike, covering the path from mindfulness to complete enlightenment, simply and methodically. Presenting the profound and ultimate instructions of Mahamudra, it embodies the realization of India and Tibet's greatest masters.
Creation and Completion
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Author: Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Tharngu Rinpoche and translated by Sarah Harding

A unique guide to the practice of Tibetan Buddhist tantra which explains the essential points of creative visualization, drawing on experiential explanations from two great masters. Jamgon Kongtrul`s root text is supplemented by Thrangu Rinpoche`s lucid commentary. In the creation stage of tantra, practitioners visualize themselves in the form of buddhas and enlightened beings. This meditation practice prepares the mind for engaging in the later completion stage practice, where one comes face to face with the ultimate nature of mind and reality. The translator, Sarah Harding, has added an excellent introduction distilling the essential features of tantric meditation prcatices.

"An exceptionally important text that is very beneficial and will resolve all doubts about tantric practice". Thrangu Rinpoche.

"Creation and completion meditation is the cornerstone of tantric Buddhist practice, and draws upon a rich array of techniques and presumptions relating to moral cultivation. This book will be of great interest to both scholars and practitioners of tantric Buddhism." Janet Gyatso.
Crystal Clear
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Author: Thrangu Rinpoche, Khenchen

Hands-on meditation guidance in a straightforward and lucid style by the learned and realized Tibetan master Thrangu Rinpoche, in this companion volume to Clarifying the Natural State by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal.
Beginning with the basics this vipassana handbook leads practitioners through stages of realization all the way to complete enlightenment.

"In Mahamudra, as one takes the path of direct perception, a person can obtain true and complete enlightenment within the same body and lifetime. Whatever the situation, Mahamudra provides appropriate methods and techniques. So, whether one is able to undertake a lot of hardship or not, whether one is diligent or not, whichever type of person you might be there is always great benefit in practicing Mahamudra. The practice can be done in the solitude of retreat or while involved in the daily complexities of modern life. Mahamudra training is always applicable in any situation, at any moment in life." Thrangu Rinpoche.
Daring Steps Toward Fearlessness
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Author: Ringu Tulku

Ringu Tulku, renowned for his friendly, skilfull approach in teaching Westerners, has produced a dynamic overview of the Buddhist path that embraces all three yanas, or vehicles - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, or tantra. He weaves his teaching intricately through all three, revealing the vital role of each path in the attainment of genuine realization.

Bringing the teachings back repeatedly to the reader's own experience, Ringu Tulku both educates and inspires, connecting the Dharma's profundity with the spirit of the Buddha's awakening. He takes us brilliantly from the most basic meditation practice to the rarefied realm of Mahamudra, touching on a dazzling range of teachings and techniques along the way. As much practice manual as scholastic accomplishment, this articulate, lively presentation will be eagerly sought after.

"Nowadays in the West there a quite a few Buddhists who, considering themselves followers of the Vajrayana, believe that they can neglect the other vehicles, especially the teachings of the Shravakayana system (Theravada). Here, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche shows that this is a fundamental misunderstanding, that one will not reach anywhere while maintaining this mistaken view." Rosemary Fuchs, editor.
Ground, Path and Fruition
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Author: Tai Situ Rinpoche

An extraordinary teaching in which Tai Situ Rinpoche covers a vast amount of Dharma topics, covering the foundation of Dharma, how to understand the Dharma, its history, how it was brought to Tibet, the main philosophical schools - including Rangtong and Shentong - logic, precepts, Chenrezig practice, Lojong, Shamatha and Vipassana meditation, and Mahamudra.

Rinpoche describes this book as "a few missing pieces of the puzzle". As is custom in Tibetan monasteries, when he was a young man Rinpoche went through a period of intense study and practice in which he was introduced by his teachers to many different aspects of Buddhism. During this time he took notes and composed poems describing what he was learning. Now, a quarter of a century later, he revisits these compositions bringing to them new insights gathered from years of experience.

As a main custodian of the Kagyu lineage he is able to share with us the living tradition he received with devotion from some of the greatest Buddhist teachers of the last century. In this book he seamlessly blends this ancient tradition with a modern, practical sensibility and a rich sense of humour.
Instructions of Gampopa
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Author: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

In "A Precious Garland" Gampopa gives precise instructions on the correct view, meditation and conduct, and succinctly outlines in 28 categories what we need to know in order to perfect our spiritual practice. This commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche expands on the pithy instructions and offers frank answers to common questions concerning obstacles to Dharma practice.

The Precious Garland is one of the masterworks of Gampopa, father of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and foremost student of the great yogi Milarepa. According to Kathar Rinpoche, for those with faith in Gampopa studying this text can be "exactly the same as receiving teachings directly from him."