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Nestling amidst the great Himalays, the tiny kingdom of Tibet evokes images of monasteries, meditating monks, Buddhism and towering above them all, the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan diaspora is perhaps the only community in the world today wherein the spiritual head also dons the mantle of political leade... More

Any reader interested in pursuing the enlightened qualities of the Buddhist dities will be drawn to this well-written and authoritative book. Arya Tara will appeal to both a general audience and those specifically interested in female manifestations of the divine.Any reader interested in pursuing th... More

"Buddhism for Beginners" answers the fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern Western individuals who are beginning this tradition of practical spirituality. American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron travels worldwide teaching Buddhism and meditation.... More

An outstanding and engaging introduction to the most widely known Buddhist deity, Chenrezig also known as Avalokiteshvara or Kuan Yin written by a popular Western Buddhist teacher.An outstanding and engaging introduction to the most widely known Buddhist deity, Chenrezig also known as Avalokiteshvar... More

A practical and inspiring guide for developing our ability to be happy and benefit others. The root text gives, in 37 short verses, the essential practices leading to enlightenment.... More

Based on HAVING THE THREE CONVICTIONS by Lama Je Tsong Khapa (1357-1419 AD), this book examines the renowned Six Yogas of Naropa, a stage in the practice of Yoga Tantra. Through experiential commentary, guided meditation, and practical advice, Lama Yeshe brings the reader a tantalizing taste of the ... More

The author of "Wisdom Energy" brings contemporary relevance to timeless teaching on Buddhist psychology and everyday spiritual living. Commenting on a 19th-century Tibetan text, Lama Zopa inspires readers to be happy by transforming their attitude and radically changing their approach to life's inev... More

The first of a series of books that examines key tantric deity practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.The first of a series of books that examines key tantric deity practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.... More

A collection of the favorite guided meditations of senior monks and nuns of the International Mahayana Institute.A collection of the favorite guided meditations of senior monks and nuns of the International Mahayana Institute.... More

A book for the complete beginner, new to Buddhism, "Taming the Mind" offers practical techniques to help gain a more spacious perspective on relations and describes how mind/heart, not the external world, is the ultimate source of happiness.Chodron offers practical techniques to help us gain a more ... More