Graced with opening words by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the Penguin Deluxe Edition of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is "immaculately rendered in an English both graceful and precise." Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters and hailed as “a tremendous accomplishment,” this book faithfully presents the insights and intentions of the original work. It includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature, practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement.
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This book is an extremely concentrated introduction to the mental, physical and spiritual exercises of Tibetan Buddhism. Emphasizing the practice of Yoga exercises, the key to its understanding is the learning of Dumo - the generating of internal heat in in one's body.
Deity, Mantra, and Wisdom: Development Stage Meditation in Tibetan Buddhist Tantra
This book contains eloquent and inspiring classic writings that lay out the central trainings on the path of Tantra---in particular, the use of visualization and sound in meditation practice. The texts included here are among the most widely studied commentaries from the Tibetan tradition.
Tibetan Cooking: Recipes for Daily Living, Celebration, and Ceremony
There is no better way to experience the flavor of an exotic culture than through its food - and no better guide to the recipes and gustatory culture of Tibet than Kelly, long-time cook for lamas and other Tibetans. Her remarkable array of easy-to-follow recipes use ingredients readily available in the West. You will find serving suggestions, meal planning, traditional foods, and numerous vegetarian dishes: everything needed to make a complete Tibetan dinner or just to try something different.
