Great Accomplishment
Great Accomplishment - Teachings on the Drubchen Ceremony — by Padmasambhava and others Masters
Detailed explanations of Vajrayana practices and the underlying theories from which they derive.
Lama Chopa
Rimey Lama Chopa - A Tibetan Rimey Tantric Feast — by Dilgo Khyentse
A Rite to Invoke the Supreme Nectar of Wisdom. A liturgical guruyoga text encompassing all stages of the Path to Enlightenment, with special emphasis on the Eight Chariots Rime lineages.
Esoteric Instructions
Esoteric Instructions — by Jamgon Kongtrul - The Treasury of Knowledge - Volume 9
Detailed Presentation of the Process of Meditation in Vajrayana. A treasury in itself. It will undoubtedly be appreciated both by scholars of comparative studies of the different systems and by practitioners wishing to broaden their knowledge of meditation methods.
Secret of Himalayan Magic
Magical Techniques of Tibet - Secret Practices of Himalayan Magic — by J.H. Brennan
This book stands a solid introduction to an extremely complex science of complimentary techniques - one enmeshed in Tibetan Buddhist legend. A highly valuable book for anyone seeking to begin their exploration of Tibetan magic.
Profound Buddhism
Profound Buddhism - From Hinayana to Vajrayana — by Kalu Rinpoche
This volume presents the teachings on Hinayana and Mahayana as esoteric aspects of Buddhism. It expounds on the absolute nature of mind, emptiness, and compassion, dealing with conflicting emotions, the situation of the individual in the cycle of existence, and karma.
Secret of the Vajra World
Secret of the Vajra World - The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet — by Reginald A. Ray
This book provides an entrée into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. Used metaphorically, "Vajra World" refers to the traditional culture of Tibet and the unique spirituality that is its secret strength.
Highest Yoga Tantra
Highest Yoga Tantra - An Introduction to the Esoteric Buddhism of Tibet — by Daniel Cozort
This extraordinary book clearly outlines and discusses the methods for transforming both body and mind through the highest forms of tantric practice.
Yoga Tantra
Yoga Tantra - Paths to Magical Feats — by Tsongkhapa - with a commentary by Dalai Lama, translated by Jeffrey Hopkins
This book explores "paths to magical feats" through a dedicated practice of Yoga Tantra. It builds upon the practice of deity yoga, in which a person joins one's own body, speech, mind and activities with the exalted body, speech, mind and activities of a supramundane being.
Inner Fire
The Bliss of Inner Fire - Heart Practice of the Six Yogas of Naropa — by Lama Yeshe
The author follows Je Tsongkhapa's (1357-1419 a.d.) text - Having the Three Convictions - and introduces the renowned Six Yogas of Naropa, focusing mainly on the first of these six - the practice of "inner fire".
Wisdom of the Knowing Ones
The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones Gnosticism - the Key to Esoteric Christianity — by Manly P. Hall
This work covers the relationship of Gnostic mysticism to the inner teachings of Plato, the insights of Valentinus, Basilden, Bardaisan and others, magical meanings of talismanic gems, the spiritual glory of Alexandria and the Gnostic essence of the Christian message.
Illustrated with Gnostic artifacts, this is a must for all those intrigued by this popular subject.