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Gathering the Garlands of the ’ Precious Teachings Welcome to KTD Publications

Karma Triyana , under the spiritual guidance Nowadays the teachings are being widely published in Eng - and protection of His Holiness the Gyalwang , is ded - lish and other languages. It is time therefore for us to con - icated to the authentic representation of the of sider and emulate the example of this supreme being, Tibetan . Vairochana.

KTD Publications, a part of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, is Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Publications is publishing this a not-for-profit publisher established with the purpose of biography through their benevolent concern for the teach - facilitating the projects and activities manifesting from His ings. I consider this both excellent and timely, and rejoice in Holiness’s inspiration and blessings. it. I also offer my one-pointed prayer of aspiration that this bring vast benefit to the teachings and to beings. We are dedicated to “gathering the garlands of precious teach - ings” of the past and present and producing fine-quality books . — Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Chökyi Nyima, foreword to The Vajra Garland & The Lotus Garden Our focus is on works that have never before been published and works that have never before been translated into English.

2 Karmapa 900

May this 900th anniversary likewise bring people together, no matter where they live in the world, on a shared spiritual journey. I aspire that you brothers and sisters, and friends living all over the world, may view from afar the land of our ancestors and the beauty of nature, as our hearts and minds soar freely in flight through the unchanging and unending sky, bringing along our hopes and melodious songs of praise as we call out together in pure and perfect song.

From “Introduction to Karmapa 900” by His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa, www.karmapa900.org Second edition ISBN: 978-1-934608-28-9

The Lives of the

In honor of the Karmapa 900 celebration, Karthar taught the biographies of the Karmapas, which he completed in September, 2012. Rinpoche transmits his deep devotion for each of the Karmapa reincarnations as he describes the events of their lives and their remarkable achievements . http://karmapa900.org/audio/karmapa_kkr_namtars.html The book is forthcoming.

3 NEW Four-Session Yoga by the Eighth Gyalwang Karmapa Miky ö Dorje February 2012

commentary by Karma Chakme Rinpoche taught by translated by Yeshe Gyamtso

teaching, sadhana, CD paperback, 7 x 10 in. 2012 ISBN: 978-1-934608-36-4

Part 1: Commentary by Karma Chakme Rinpoche (focusing on the visualization)

Part 2: A line-by-line commentary on the sadhana, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Part 3: The sadhana with Tibetan, English, and transliteration

Includes CD: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche chanting the sadhana

4 NEW A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities Advice on Keeping Amiable Relations Within a Dharma Center December 2012

by Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok Living and working closely together, people who translated by Michele Martin participate in Dharma groups have unique challenges and also unique resources to deal with any problems that may arise. In clear and classic language, Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok lays out the difficulties and their solutions.

About the author: Born into a renown family of yogic practitioners, Khenpo Sherap Phuntsok has authored paperback, 4 x 6 several books in Tibetan on and history. 64 pages, $5.95 For many years he has taught in the institute for 2012 higher at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse in ISBN: 978-1-934608-34-0 .

The cover depicts the , flown throughout the world to represent Buddhism in all its forms. The flag reminds followers that there is no discrimination of race, nationality, or skin color — all beings, every single one, have buddha nature, the seed of full awakening.

The meaning of the colors has been given as follows: blue symbolizes universal compassion; yellow, the that avoids extremes; red, the blessings that practice calls forth; white, the purity of the teachings and the liberation they bring; and orange, the wisdom of the teachings.

In sum, the colors symbolize the perfection of the teachings and the great awakening to which they lead.

5 NEW True Nature An Illustrated Journal of Four Seasons in Solitude Second Edition October 2012

by Barbara Bash hand-calligraphy notes and watercolor-and-pencil drawings NEW sixteen pages of drawing exercises

In this new and expanded edition, artist and writer Barbara Bash has re-created her chronicles of and contemplative wandering during a series of solitary country retreats. Com - bining beautifully handwritten notes with watercolor-and-pencil drawings, she captures ex - quisite moments of magic in the natural environment: a dragonfly's brief pause, a surprised deer in tall grass, a lumbering skunk's visit, the woods at twilight. Anyone nourished by the nat - ural world will recognize in Barbara a kindred spirit and find hours of pleasure in these pages.

For this new paperback edition Barbara has added 16 pages of drawing exercises, utilizing the principles of heaven, earth, and human in a fresh approach to nature journaling. French flaps, 7.5 x 9.5 in. 160 pages, full color Celebrating the new, expanded edition of True Nature $19.95 2012 ISBN: 978-1-934608-31-9

6 NEW Jewels from the Treasury August 2012

Vasubandhu’s Verses on the Treasury of with its commentary, Youthful Play , by the Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje foreword by Khenchen translated by David Karma Choephel cover by Rafael Ortet

From karma to states of meditation, world systems to Of these three trainings, the primary the workings of our minds — ’s Treasury of one for destroying the afflictions and Abhidharma examines the key topics of Buddhism carefully, attaining the ultimate result is the thoroughly, and concisely. The Ninth Karmapa Wangchuk superior training in full knowing. Dorje’s commentary elucidates Vasubandhu’s text in a way Developing this training depends that is accessible to those new to abhidharma studies and mainly on the pitaka of abhidharma, also satisfying to those seeking a deeper understanding. and that in turn depends mainly on Both texts are capably translated by David Karma Choephel, the treatises of abhidharma. Of all hardcover, 6 x 9 in. whose rendering of the root verses in meter is both melodic these treatises, the easiest and clear - 684 pages, $49.95 and mnemonic. Whether we are interested in est is the Treasury of Abhidharma , so 2012 studies or practicing , studying Jewels from the if you study the Treasury , it will bring ISBN: 978-1-934608-25-8 Treasury will provide us with insight into the topics that are great benefit. the foundation of all the Buddhist systems of philosophy — Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and meditation. — Elizabeth M. Callahan

7 March 2013 The Four of Gampopa

commentary by Traleg Kyabgön Rinpoche

May my mind become one with the Dharma May the Dharma make success on the path May the path clarify confusion May confusion dawn as wisdom

Gampopa’s Four Dharmas is closely related to his Jewel Ornament of Liberation , a text that deals with the stages in our spiritual development. First you begin to discover the Dharma, then you make a good job of it, then the Dharma becomes applicable on the path so you begin to clarify con - fusion on the path, and finally you transmute that confusion into wisdom. Those are the four Dharmas and they really relate to the development of the individual on the path paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. — Traleg Kyabgön 200 pages, $19.95 2013 ISBN: 978-1-934608-35-7

8 March 2013 Taking A Teaching on Entering the Buddhist Path

by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Taking Refuge is based on two teachings by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “The Meaning of Refuge” given at Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling (KTC) in January 1981, tra nslated by Ngödup Tsering Burkhart, and “A Teaching on Refuge” given at KTD Monastery in April 1990, tra nslated by Chöjor Radha

This book is intended to give a basic understanding of taking refuge to those who are new to the Buddhist path, and to bring greater understanding to those already acquainted with it. For those who have not taken the refuge vow or have not had any involvement in the Buddhist path, there is bound to be some question as to what “refuge” is, or what “taking refuge” means and what the benefit is of taking such a vow and what it involves.

paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 64 pages, $9.95 second edition 2013 ISBN: 978-1-934608-35-7

9 May 2013 Siddhas of Ga Remembered by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche A Bouquet of Utpalas: Brief accounts of the lives of siddhas of Ga whom my guru actually met or whose stories he heard from trust - worthy sources, set forth here as medicine to restore faith.

written by Karma Drodül translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso photo on cover: Vairocana house, , 2006.

Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche strongly encouraged Lama Karma Drodül to request Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to tell the stories of the accomplished tantric practitioners (siddhas) from , Eastern . Beautifully written by Lama Karma Drodül, these are stories of siddhas that Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche actually knew. Traleg Kyabgön Rinpoche said that there is nothing like this book of stories, the Siddhas of Ga . English Tibetan paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 176 pages, $19.95 2013 ISBN 978-1-934608-37-1

10 September 2013 Opening the Eyes of the Buddha The Life and Art of Tinley Ch öjor, Master of Tibetan Architectural Painting

by Louise Light OPENING THE EYES OF THE BUDDHA photographs by Claire Pullinger hard cover, 11 x 9 in. 260 pages, full color 2012 ISBN: 978-1-934608-29-6

KTD Publications is happy to announce the forthcoming publication of the first comprehensive book on Tibetan monastic architectural painting and dec - THE LIFE & WORK OF TINLEY CHÖJOR orative art in the “eri” tradition of Central Tibet. The book illuminates the Master of Tibetan Architectural Painting & Decorative Arts dramatic life story of Tinley Chöjor (1935–2008), which unfolds against stun - ning photographs of his life’s work. The scope of Tinley’s artistic career is formidable, spanning more than six decades across four countries and encom - passing most of the major sites of . The details of his personal life are similarly complex and inspiring moving from his childhood training in peaceful Tibet; through the years of destruc - tion, persecution, and partial reconstruction under Chinese rule; and into his life of exile in Nepal, , and the . The book weaves these two threads — the personal life and the artistic lineage — together with extensive photographs of the work, anecdotal quotations from interviews conducted over the last 5 years of the artist’s life, interpretative artistic narrative, and cul - tural commentary. A dazzling jewel not to be missed !

11 June 2013 Milarepa: Tibet’s Supreme Yogi A Play in Six Acts H is Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

the original play by the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje includes photos from the performance and images from the nineteen Milarepa cover: Jetsun Milarepa, drawn by His Holiness Karmapa while writing the script for his play, Milarepa, Tibet’s Supreme Yogi

His Holiness transmitted the entire life of Milarepa in a ISBN: 978-1-934608-23-4 single, magnificent evening, a world-class theatrical event, for which 20,000 people turned out to view a play of Milarepa’s life created by His Holiness and performed by actors from the Tibetan Institute for the Performing Arts (TIPA). The Gyalwang Karmapa himself composed the script for the six-act play. His Holiness also oversaw the stage design, rehearsed actors, and generally provided creative direction at all stages of the production. According to TIPA, this was the largest theatrical event in Tibetan history. His Holiness made full use of the genre of theater to bring Milarepa’s suffering and spiritual transformation to life, allowing the

12 audience to connect with Milarepa’s life in new and vivid ways. When Milarepa returns to his native land hoping to see his mother, he learns instead that she has long since died of heartbreak, and her neglected corpse was left to rot in their abandoned home. Finding her weathered bones piled in the ruins of the house, Mila falls to his knees and tenderly gathers her bones in his lap. The viewing screens erected throughout the arena were put to great effect during this scene, as a close-up shot of the tears streaming down Mila’s grieving face allowed the audience to share in the depth of Mila’s emotions. At this point, tears were shed by many audience members as well.

13 2013 2013 Lives of the Karmapas The Abhidharma-samuccaya by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche by translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso commentary by Traleg Kyabgön Rinpoche

In honor of the Karmapa 900 celebration, Khenpo Karthar The Abhidharma-samuccaya is one of Asanga's most essential Rinpoche taught the biographies of the Karmapas. Beginning texts and also one of the most psychologically oriented. It pro - with Dusum Khyenpa, Rinpoche transmits his deep devotion for vides a framework, as well as a general pattern, as to how each of the Karmapa reincarnations as he describes the events of a practitioner is to follow the path, develop oneself, and finally their lives and their remarkable achievements. Rinpoche com - attain . It presents the path according to the pleted this teaching in September 2012. school Buddhism. To listen to audio recordings of Rinpoche’s teachings on the Lives of the Karmapas , go to: http://karmapa900.org/audio/karmapa_kkr_namtars.html 2013 Gentle Strength 2013 The Practice of Tong-Len The Five Fours by Lama Kathy Wesley Introducing Buddhism If we study and practice the teachings of lojong , “mind training” by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso including the practice of tong-len , “sending and receiving” med - itation, we will always have time to practice, because lojong The book discusses the five “fours” — , four seals uses our everyday mind, our everyday experiences, and our of the view, four establishments of , four systems of everyday happiness and sadness as a means for practice. There - , four reliances — that form the very basis fore when we practice lojong, we don’t have to worry about of Buddhist practice common to all Buddhist traditions. whether we have enough time to sit on the cushion or not.

14 Books in Print The First Karmapa The Life and Teachings of Dusum Khyenpa May 2012

compiled by H is Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje foreword by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje translated by Michele Martin and David Karma Choephel cover by Louise Light

Nine hundred years ago, the First Karmapa, I aspire that you receive fully the transmission Dusum Khyenpa, inspired his disciples that is offered to you by this book. As you read through his teachings and through the exam - Dusum Khyenpa’s teachings and his spiritual bi - ple of his life. This first English translation of ographies, I hope that you will deepen your re - his teachings and biographies allows contem - solve and courage to transform yourself into a porary readers to experience this great mas - great being like him, who can bring perfect ben - ter’s forthright manner, feel his commitment efit to yourself and countless others. to practice, and receive the teachings he gave — the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje in both word and deed . paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 312 pages, $19.95 2012 ISBN: 978-1-934608-32 6

15 Books in Print The Hundred Tert öns A Garland of Beryl February 2012

by Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Taye foreword by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche translated by Yeshe Gyamtso

T he Hundred Tertöns is Jamgön T he termas concealed in lakes and rock by Guru Kongtrül's history of the visionary men Lake Born Vajra — the second Buddha — and other and women who have, again and again, great vidyadharas have been revealed by the hundred renewed the Buddhist tradi - tertöns, each of whom has taken intentional birth in tion of . Kongtrul's book order to reveal them at the appropriate time. This includes biographies of Padmasambhava, book, written by Jamgön Lodrö Taye, gives their biog - his twenty-five disciples, Longchenpa, raphies. Thinking, “If it is translated into Western lan - Jikme Lingpa, Chokgyur Lingpa, and guages, it will genuinely inspire dharma practitioners,” many others. Considered a seminal I expressed this hope to the translator Lama Yeshe work of Tibetan Buddhist history, The Gyamtso. hardcover, 6 x 9 in. Hundred Tertöns is for the first time He has gone to great effort in order to fulfill my 416 pages, $32.95 2012 available in English translation. hopes, for which I thank him. So that his effort not go ISBN: 978-1-934608-26-5 to waste, I ask that you who practice dharma study this book, increase your faith in and devotion for these ex - traordinary tertöns and their profound , and bring your practice to its fruition. — Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche

16 Books in Print Celebrating Karmapa: Remembering His Kindness

T he Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

My visit to America took place in May 2008 and looking through these photographs and the accompanying text has brought back so many joyful memories and impressions. — the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa

hard cover, 11 .25 x 7 in. full-color photo book 128 pages, 2010 The book contains photos, teachings, and interviews, and covers His Holiness Karmapa’s visit to Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, New Jersey Karma Thegsum Choling, Kunzang Palchen Ling, and Lama Norlha's Kagyu Thubten Choling in Wappingers Falls, NY.

We have a great opportunity to establish an unprecedented level of understanding among peoples and as a result, true peace and happiness in this world. This opportunity, which includes an opportunity to brighten our minds, comes from the appre - ciation of different cultures and languages. — the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, KTC NJ, 2008

17 Books in Print

The in Woodstock Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

This beautiful little book commemorates His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to the town of Woodstock, New York, on the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2006. The book serves as a reminder of the universal values of love, compassion, and warm- heartedness, and it is an ideal introduction to a man who is among the most important re- ligious and political leaders of our time.

hardcover, 7.5 x 5.75 in. 120 pages Among humanity there are so many different varieties 55 pages of color photos of people that we need a variety of approaches to $12.95 2007 achieve the same goal. That goal is compassionate hu - ISBN: 978-0-9741092-3-1 manity and compassionate human society. That’s what I believe, and that’s my message. — His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

18 Books in Print

The Kagyu Monlam Books The Seventeenth Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

The Kagyu Monlam Book, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-934608-04-3 2007 The Kagyu Monlam Book, 2nd Edition 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934608-18-0 Kagyu Monlam Book Supplement 2011 ISBN: 978-1-934608-27-2 compiled by T he Seventeenth Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjet rans- lated by the Kagyu Monlam Translation Team cover by the Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje U.S. Edition: Tibetan and English The main way we humans improve ourselves is through language; it is also the medium through which we make connections with each other. The Kagyu Monlam is an expression of our love for the world and all living beings and I want it to be accessible to as many people as possible. — from the first edition by the Seventeenth Gyalwang Ka rmapa, O gyen Trinley Dorje

Like the light of the sun, moon, and stars, may love, compassion, and wisdom shine forth. May they strike every single living being and dispel the dark - ness of ignorance, attachment, and hatred that has Ceremony of lurked for ages in their being. When any living being to the Gurus meets with another, may it be like the reunion of a compiled by His Holiness the Seventeenth mother and child who have long been separated. In Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje a harmonious world such as this, may I see everyone translated by Yeshe Gyamtso sleep pea cefully to the music of nonviolence. This is U.S. Edition: Tibetan, English my dream. — the Seventeenth Gyalwang K armapa, paperback (French flaps), 8.25 x 7 in. 144 pages, $14.95 Ogyen Trinley Dorje ISBN: 978-0-9741092-4-4

19 Books in Print Compassion NOW!

by His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje from the “Compassion Teachings,” Delhi, India, 2010 translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso cover: “Loving Heart Transforms Confusion,” by the Seventeenth Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, from “Deer Park Calligraphies”

paperback 5.5 x 8.5 in. Too often compassionate feeling is left in - Compassion focused on living things in the environment, 98 pages, $9.95 active. Compassion NOW ! is a work not green compassion, is particularly valuable and appropriate 2011 ISBN: 978-1-934608-21-0 only focused on how love and compassion nowadays. In general, my point is that one’s initial object are the root of all Buddhist practices, but is or subsequent objects of compassion need not be limited a call to put these compassionate feelings to human beings alone. One’s root object can be other into action in the world. types of beings, including animals, including trees and plants, or even me. You could think about me with com - passion, “Oh, he suffers so much. He has so little control over where he goes and what he does, so little freedom. And he’s under so much pressure.” — His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa

20 Books in Print Traveling the Path of Compassion Ngondro for Our Current Day A Short Ngondro Practice and its Instructions

by His Holiness the Seventeenth by the Gyalwang Karmapa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje Ogyen Trinley Dorje commentary on Ngülchu Thogme root text translated by Tyler Dewar Zangpo’s Thirty-Seven Practices of a instructions translated by David Karma Choephel translated by Ringu Rinpoche root text in Tibetan and English root text translated by Michele Martin paperback, 7 x 7 in. 128 pages, $14.95 paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 2010 128 pages, $12.95; ISBN: 978-1-934608-16-6 2009 ISBN: 978-1-934608-06-7

Known for his clear and direct teaching style, the youthful In response to the needs of his international Dharma Karmapa radiates the brilliance of his heritage. Traveling the Path students, His Holiness th e Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen of Compassion , his commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of Trinley Dorje compiled this condensed practice text espe - a Bodhisattva, connects this revered text with our daily lives and cially for those who wish to complete their preliminary our deepest aspirations. practices in the context of busy work lives.

His Holiness Karmapa’s commentary on the Thirty-Seven Prac - His Holiness’s teachings bring life and feeling to the actual tices of a Bodhisattva connects this revered text with our daily practice of the preliminaries. lives and our deepest aspirations.

21 Books in Print Karma Chakme’ s Mountain Dharma as Taught by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche , Volumes One through Four

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche translated by Yeshe Gyamtso, Chojor Radha, Namgyal Khorko glossary, index, biographies French flaps, 6 x 9 in.

Volume One: 400 pages, $29.95, 2005 ISBN: 0-9741092-0-7 Volume Two: 432 pages, $29.95, 2006 ISBN: 0-9741092-1-5 Volume Three: 472 pages, $29.95, 2008 ISBN: 978-1-934608-01-2 Volume Four: 512 pages, $24.95, 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934608-07-4 restricted chapters available to qualified students

His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa indicated his wish that Khenpo Karthar Karma Chakme's Mountain Dharma is a complete Rinpoche present Karma Chakme’s Mountain Dharma to Western students. text for those who want to practice Tibetan The teachings took place on weekends from 1999 to 2003 at Karma Triyana Buddhism. It is very precise and very clear. If you Dharmachakra Monastery in Woodstock, New York, the first time this major become well-acquainted with this text, you have work was taught in its completion in the West. KTD Publication's multi- everything you need to achieve enlightenment. volume presentation of these teachings is the first Mountain Dharma com - — Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche mentary published in English. The entire contents of Karma Chakme’s Mountain Dharma rae now available in English for the first time.

22 Books in Print Amrita of Eloquence A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

by Lama Karma Drodül foreword by the Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje prefaces by the Ninth and the Ninth Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso

Amrita of Eloquence is a luminous portrait of the life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, one of the Kagyu lineage’s most beloved and revered teachers. Beautifully written by Lama Karma Drodül (Rinpoche’s nephew and disciple) and elegantly translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso, Amrita of Eloquence describes Khenpo Rinpoche and his life with humor, lyrical beauty, and boundless affection. hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 60 black & white photographs 128 pages, $19.95, 2008 ISBN: 978-1-934608-05-0

As for the subject of this biography, Lama Karma describes Lama Karma Drodül has done a tremendous service to the Kagyu Khenpo Rinpoche and his life with lyrical beauty, devotion, tradition by compiling this much-needed biography of this great affection, and humor. He captures and vividly portrays modern-day Tibetan master. Rinpoche’s personality. There is nothing for me to add to this. As it is said in the traditional teachings, “Masters of this stature — Lama Yeshe Gyamtso are becoming rarer than a star in the midday summer sky.” — Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

23 Books in Print The Quintessence of the Union of : Interval of Possibility Mahamudra and Dzokchen

The Practical Instructions of the Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Noble Great Compassionate One, commentary on Aspiration for Chenrezik the Bardo by Chökyi Wangchuk translated by Yeshe Gyamtso by Karma Chakme Rinpoche commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche translated by Yeshe Gyamtso root text translated by Peter Alan Roberts Tibetan and English paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. glossary and index glossary and index paperback, 6 x 9 in. 144 pages, $14.95 360 pages, $24.95 2007 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9741092-2-3 ISBN: 978-1-934608-02-9

The book contains the quintessence — the purest, most It is a rare and invaluable blessing to come into con - concentrated form — of the union of Mahamudra and tact with these profound teachings. Rather than live Dzokchen. Composed of eight songs, the text is a masterful our lives in anxiety, fear, and denial of death's in - synthesis of poetry and dharma that describes the com - evitability, we can take confidence and look forward plete path to enlightenment. to making this life meaningful in preparing for the tremendous opportunity for liberation that the time Karma Chakme has said of his own teachings that “just as of death provides. the garuda is both bird and man, so also are his teachings both Mahamudra and Dzokchen.”

24 Books in Print The Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje’s The Influence of Yogacara Ocean of Certainty on Mahamudra

commentary by Traleg Kyabgon by Traleg Kyabgön Rinpoche Rinpoche

paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 176 pages, $18.95 152 pages,$15.95 2011 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934608-20-3 ISBN: 978-1-934608-19-7

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's commentary on A unique and interesting look at how the sixteenth-century work Pith Instructions Yogacara philosophy influenced of Coemergent Wisdom, Entitled the Profound and mahamudra. Developed Essence of the Ocean of Certainty , by the by Asanga and Vasubandhu as a reac - Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje, provides tion to over-theorization, Yogacara meditators with an overview of the path emphasizes that everything comes leading to the realization of mahamudra, the back to one’s own practice and to self-liberated and all-encompassing nature one’s own experience. of reality.

25 Nyima Tashi Chariot of the Fortunate Songs and Instructions of the First Traleg Kyabgon The Life of the First Yongey Mingyur Dorje

by the First Traleg Kyabgon by Je Tukyi Dorje Rinpoche, Nyima Tashi and Surmang Tendzin Rinpoche foreword by the Ninth Traleg translated by Yeshe Gyamtso Kyabgon Rinpoche translated by Yeshe Gyamtso Reading about Yongey Mingyur Dorje’s life pushes us beyond the This book is a translation of a short col - reach of our understanding into lection of the songs and teachings of the the brilliant clarity of an awakened first Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, Nyima being, expanding our inner world Tashi. In essence, the Traleg Kyabgon is and forever changing our under - the bodhisattva Vajrapani, the personi - standing of awakening. Tibetan and English fication of the power of all buddhas. Tibetan and English hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 in. The title Kyabgon, “Refuge and Protec - hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 192 pages, $21.95 tor,” is no exaggeration. 192 pages, $19.95 2005 2006 ISBN: 0-9741092-8-2 ISBN: 0-9741092-7-4 I rejoice in and am grateful for this painstaking English translation by Yeshe Gyamtso of the biography of Yongey Nyima Tashi devoted his life to silent practice in sealed retreat. He Mingyur Dorje. This biography is both concise and direct in saw the faces of yidams, realized mahamudra, and thereafter re - its message, and has been translated in such a way that the counted his previous births and prophesied his future ones. He sang clarity, simplicity, and directness of the Tibetan have been vajra songs that are still warm with his blessing. captured. I therefore hope and pray that it will be beneficial — the Ninth Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche and useful to its readers. — the Seventh Yongey Mingyur Dorje Tulku

26 Books in Print The Heart of the Dharma A Garland of Jewels Mind Training for Beginners The Eight Great

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche by Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche on the Seven Points of Mind Training translated by Yeshe Gyamtso translated by David Karma Choephel calligraphy by Chojor Radha

This book is a translation of a col - Rinpoche explains clearly and simply lection of stories about the eight how to use the practice of mind training great bodhisattvas... collected and to transform our habitual selfishness into edited by the great Buddhist compassionate altruism necessary to teacher Mipham Namgyal (1846– bring happiness to ourselves and others. 1912).

paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 in hardcover, 6 x 9 in.; 9 illustrations 152 pages, $15.95 360 pages, $29.95 2010 2008 ISBN: 978-1-934608-15-9 ISBN: 978-1-934608-03-6

IN POSTMEDITATION , BE A CHILD OF ILLUSION This account of the Buddha’s great regents, the eight bodhi- What should you do when you get up from your meditation sattvas, the eight great heart-sons, was composed by Jamgön session? Consider all phenomena to be like illusions or Mipham Rinpoche. He was appearing in our dreams. You should do your activities of walking, sitting, eat - decadent age as a human spiritual friend. Lama Yeshe has ing, and lying down with that in mind. translated it into English and others have worked together to publish it. I rejoice in this from the depths of my heart. May all who read this book achieve liberation and omniscience. — Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

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translated by Yeshe Gyamtso by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye translated by Yeshe Gyamtso From the huge cloud of jewels that was his life Fell a torrential rain of dharma deep and vast. What moves is mind. It soaked the dry soil of beings' hearts. Its nature is awareness. I will share this ambrosial garland of his secret If primordial purity is realized, vajra speech. They are said to be one. paperback, 6 x 9 in. Wisdom is the primordial purity 328 pages, $22.95, 2007 of consciousness. ISBN: 978-1-934608-00-5

Tibetan and English hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Precious Essence 192 pages, $19.95, 2006 The Inner Autobiography of Terchen Barway Dorje ISBN: 0-9741092-6-6

edited by Kagyu Tashi translated by Yeshe Gyamtso

Self-awareness is the perfect buddha! Emaho! May this be realized by myself and all beings !

hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 in. 272 pages, $22.95, 2005 ISBN: 0-9741092-5-8

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