Dzogchen Ngondro
Ngondro Commentary - Instructions for the Concise Preliminary Practices of the New Treasure of Dudjom
A practical and accessible guide for students to use in directly engaging the preliminary practices, which establish the foundation for the entire Vajrayana path.
Buddhist Practice
Gates to Buddhist Practice - Essential Teachings of a Tibetan Master — by Chagdud Tulku
Presents traditional Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, offering methods for reducing anger, attachment, ignorance, jealousy and pride, and effortless meditation.
Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhist Philosophy - Essential Readings — by William Edelglass and Jay L. Garfield
This work collects important philosophical texts from each major Buddhist tradition. An ideal single book for an intermediate or advanced course in Buddhist philosophy.
Masters of Awareness
A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems - Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage — by Nyoshul Khenpo
This work maps out the heart of all the lines of transmission of Dzogpachenpo from the primordial Buddha to the present day.
Death and Afterlife
Travels in the Netherworld - Buddhist Popular Narratives of Death and the Afterlife in Tibet — by Bryan J. Cuevas
This study offers innovative perspectives on popular religion in Tibet and fills a gap in an important field of Tibetan literature.
Jewel Ladder
The Jewel Ladder - A Preliminary Nyingma Lamrim — by Gyurme Dorjee
This commentary by Khamtrul Rinpoche given in simple and lucid language unravels the gist of Rin-chen them-skas.
Buddhist Tantra
Overview of Buddhist Tantra - General Presentation of the Classes of Tantra, Captivating the Minds of the Fortunate Ones — by Panchen Sonam Dragpa
A scholarly exposition of the framework of Tantric practice, presented in a methodical and accessible manner.
Milarepa
Tibet's Great Yogi Milarepa - A Biography from the Tibetan Being the Fetsün-Kahbum — by W.Y. Evans-Wentz
Authentic biography of the eleventh-century yogi and poet, who is the most legendary saint in Tibetan Buddhist history.
Nyingma School
The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism - Its Fundamentals and History — by Dudjom Rinpoche
Covers in detail and depth both the fundamental teachings and the history of Tibetan Buddhism's oldest school.
Illuminating Emptiness
Distinguishing the Views and Philosophies - Illuminating Emptiness in a Twentieth-Century Tibetan Buddhist Classic — by Bötrül
An annotated translation of an essential work of twentieth-century Tibetan Buddhist thought, one that explicates teachings on the Middle Way.