Mother of Knowledge - The Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal — by Namkhai Nyingpo

Biography of Yeshe Tsogyal - the closest disciple of Padmasambhava - written by one of her fellow disciples. A rediscovered Terma text. Adopted for courses at five universities. Includes full color thankas, line drawings, map, and glossary. This text demonstrates the qualities and attitudes essential for the pursuit of the Vajrayana.

Phowa Commentary - Instructions for the Practice of Consciousness Transference as Revealed by Rigdzin Longsal Nyingpo — by Chagdud Khadro

This book describes the dying process, and includes practical advice.

Yeshe Lama - From the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse of the Great Perfection, the Instructions on the Stages of the Path to the State of the Original Protector, Called the Primordial Wisdom Lama — by Vidyadhara Jigmed Lingpa

This is the most important practice manual on the Great Perfection teachings of the Nyingma tradition.

Indestructible Truth - The Living Spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism — by Reginald A. Ray

This is one of the most thorough introductions to the Tibetan Buddhist world view ever published. At the same time it is also one of the most accessible. Presents Tibetan Buddhism in its traditional form but also shows how the Tibetan traditions are applicable to problems and challenges of modern life in the West.

Heart Lamp - Lamp of Mahamudra and Heart of the Matter — by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol

This book main idea is that intrinsic to the heart, mind and spirit in every human being is an identical essence which can be realized. This realization makes any man or woman a Buddha.

Lamp of Mahamudra — by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol

A meditation manual on one of the most advanced practices of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This precise text distills the instructions of the practice lineage and describes the entire path of meditation leading to the ultimate fruition. A timeless instruction on the heart of Buddhist practice.

Entrance to the Great Perfection - A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary Practices — by Cortland Dahl

Blending contemporary and traditional perspectives, this groundbreaking work offers guidance on the profound foundational practices of the Great Perfection.

Enlightened Courage - An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind Training — by Dilgo Khyentse

Condenses the path to Buddhahood into straight-forward practical instructions based on a famous text of slogans. This book enshrines the living experience and heart of two truly realized masters, translated by people who not only understand but also practice the teachings.

Longchenpa's Advice from the Heart — by Namkhai Norbu

With clear introduction to the principles and practice of Dzogchen - Namkhai Norbu sets in context the thirty words of advice and then proceeds to explain each one as the basis of Longchepa's spiritual experience.

Kindly Bent to Ease Us — by Longchenpa

Longchenpa offers a guide to enlightenment that begins with traditional reflections on the preciousness of a human existence, finite in time but unlimited in opportunities. The translator - Dr. H. V. Guenther - introduces each chapter with explications based on Longchenpa's own commentaries.