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Five Buddha Families and The Eight Consciousnesses, by Thrangu Rinpoche
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Thrangu Rinpoche has often taught the transformation of our confused mind which is full of delusion and defilements into an enlightened mind. He describes the confused mind in terms of the eight consciousnesses which are the five sensory consciousnesses, the mental consciousness, the afflicted consciousness which gives us our sense of "I" and "me," and finally the alaya or storehouse consciousness.
These eight consciousnesses are described and then Rinpoche explains how these are transformed into the five wisdoms of the five Buddha families upon reaching enlightenment.
Included are drawings of the five buddhas along with the characteristics of each including their related directions, abode, mudra, skandha, klesha, chakra, and color.
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The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva by Gyalse Tokme
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This is a classic Tibetan Buddhist text written in the 14th century. It is traditionally studied in order to train in the compassionate wisdom of a bodhisattva, who is able to overcome all negativity and manifest positive qualities for the benefit of beings.
Through centuries old, these verses are still relevant, for they point out the hazards of being enmeshed in worldly concerns and explain how to develop beneficial attitudes in challenging situations.
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Lady of Realization by Sheila Fugard
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Sister Palmo's life as an Englishwoman in India was extraordinary both as an academic, political activist, and social worker. She is remembered as one of the key figures in bringing the sixteenth Karmapa to the West. She influenced younger important teachers like Trungpa Rinpoche and Akong Rinpoche. It was my privilege to have been her student, and to study and travel with her. This memoir is a reflection of that extraordinary time of the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in the West in the 1970s. The memoir brings with it deep, personal experiences from my own life, lived out during the brutal years of the apartheid government in South Africa. The life and work of Sister Palmo continues to inspire others on the path. She brought the ancient yogic tradition of the woman yogis of the past together with insights into contemporary life. Her invaluable teachings open a door into the practice of Buddhism in our everyday journey.
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Life of the Great Mahasiddha Virupa, The
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Profound Wisdom of The Heart Sutra and Other Teachings by Bokar Rinpoche
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Commenting on one of the major Mahayana sutras, Bokar Rinpoche gently brings us to approach inner and outer phenomena with wisdom, love, and compassion.
He takes the phenomenon of anger to exemplify his teachings. Khenpo Donyo instructs us on karma, showing that suffering and happiness depend on how we feel, think, talk, and act.
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Stories and Songs of Milarepa, by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
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A collection of stories and songs of the great Tibetan Yogi Milarepa by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
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A Guide to Shamatha Meditation by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
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Shamatha meditation is fundamental to Buddhist practice because before we can understand why we are living in conditioned existence, or samsara, with all its unhappiness and conflicts we must learn to deal with our thoughts and feelings.
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Buddhist Conduct: The Ten Virtuous Actions by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
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This book is an explains in extensive detail of how Buddhists of all traditions should conduct themselves as well as guidelines for determining if an action will have an impact of a positive or negative karmic result.
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The Tree of Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar
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Iyengar developed a form of yoga that focuses on developing strength, endurance, correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and relaxation.
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Shentong and Rangtong Two Views of Emptiness by Khenchen Thrangu Ronpoche
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The Mahayana path of Buddhism requires the development of wast loving-kindness and compassion. The foundation for developing impartial compassion for all sentient beings is based on understanding the emptiness of self and the emptiness of phenomena.
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