Recommended Books

Buddhist Masters of Enchantment

The Lives and Legends of the Mahasiddhas

By Keith Dowman
This book describes the inspirational lives of 84 extraordinary practitioners of Buddhist Tantra. These Mahasiddhas lived from …

Crazy Wisdom

By Chögyam Trungpa
Padmasambhava was the Second Buddha who established Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet in the Eighth Century. Chögyam Trungpa …

Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism

By Chögyam Trungpa
If Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche had written no more than the title of this book, it would have …

Dream Yoga

and the Practice of Natural Light

By Namkhai Norbu
We spend a third of our lives asleep. It is important not to waste the spiritual opportunities …

Dzogchen

The Self-Perfected State

By Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
This is a concise introduction to Dzogchen by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, who is the incarnation …

Hidden Mind of Freedom

Meditation for Compassion and Self-Healing

By Tarthang Tulku
Tarthang Tulku’s talks, transcribed and edited in this book, are particularly useful to those more familiar with …

Illusion’s Game

The Life and Teaching of Naropa

By Chögyam Trungpa
In Illusion’s Game, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche presents the view of Vajrayana through a discussion of Naropa’s encounter …

Introduction to Tantra

The Transformation of Desire

By Lama Yeshe
Lama Yeshe’s book is a straightforward, succinct, and engaging overview of the Tantric Buddhist path and its …

Journey Without Goal

The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha

By Chögyam Trungpa
“The student of Tantra should be in a constant state of panic. That panic is electric and …

Lord of the Dance

Autobiography of a Tibetan Lama

By Chagdud Tulku
Lord of the Dance is the autobiography of a great ngakpa: Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. He was known …

Machig Labdrön and the Foundations of Chöd

By Jérôme Edou
This book outlines the history of chöd, focusing on Machig Labdrön, its central figure. It traces the …

Magic Dance

The Display of the Self-Nature of the Five Wisdom Dakinis

By Thinley Norbu
“From beginningless time there are no habits in unconditioned natural mind. Still we create habit by dividing …

Masters of Mahamudra

Songs and Histories of the Eighty-Four Buddhist Siddhas

By Keith Dowman
This is a translation of the lives and songs of realisation of the 84 Buddhist Mahasiddhas, who …

Meditation in Action

By Chögyam Trungpa
Meditation in Action was Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's first book of Dharma teachings published in English. It is …

Openness Mind

Self-Knowledge and Inner Peace Through Meditation

Openness Mind offers a path to self-knowledge and inner peace through meditation. Tarthang Tulku presents a pragmatic guide to extending the insights gained from practice into everyday life. The book explores how opening the senses can relax the grip of ego, synchronize body and mind, and transform relationships with thoughts, emotions, and awareness. Accessible yet profound, Openness Mind outlines a balanced, enjoyable, and peaceful way beyond fear and frustration.

Sky Dancer

The Secret Life and Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel

By Keith Dowman
Keith Dowman’s masterful biography of Yeshé Tsogyel is three books in one – and it is the …

The Crystal and the Way of Light

Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen

By Namkhai Norbu
A brilliant introduction to Dharma from the perspective of Dzogchen – the path of self-liberation – and …

The Dawn of Tantra

By Herbert V. Guenther and Chögyam Trungpa
The Dawn of Tantra is the record of a seminar given by the …

The Lion’s Roar

An Introduction to Tantra

By Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s work is essential for anyone who wishes to study and practice Vajrayana Buddhism. …

The Myth of Freedom

and the Way of Meditation

Chögyam Trungpa's "The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation" presents a comprehensive overview of Buddhist teachings from Hinayana to Mahayana to Vajrayana. It offers a direct and uncompromising perspective on the genuine spiritual path, emphasizing the importance of abandoning hopes and fantasies to fully embrace the present moment. The book covers diverse topics such as sitting meditation, working with emotions, and the teacher-student relationship, providing practical advice for committed practitioners. It is considered an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of a spiritual tradition.

The Teacher-Student Relationship

By Jamgön Kongtrul The Great
The message—encapsulated so well in Gyatrul Rinpoche’s introduction—is that the Lama is the central and …

The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep

By Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche states in his introduction that he wished to provide a ‘clear and simple’ …

The Wisdom of No Escape

And the Path of Loving-Kindness

By Pema Chödrön
The Wisdom of No Escape gives a clear introduction to shamatha-vipashyana meditation (shi-nè and lhatong). Pema Chödrön …

Transcending Madness

The Experience of the Six Bardos

By Chögyam Trungpa
“Bardo is a Tibetan word: bar means ‘in between’ or, you could say, ‘no-man’s land,’ and do …

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

Informal talks on Zen meditation and practice

By Shunryu Suzuki
This is a delightfully informal book. It flows as a series of loosely woven themes – transcripts …