The Lankavatara Sutra

The holy grail of Zen, it covers all the major teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. This is the only Zen sutra ever spoken by the Buddha.

The Platform Sutra - The Zen Teaching of Hui-Neng — translated by Red Pine

Autobiography of the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen, and his understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual and practical life.

The Diamond Sutra - Perfection of Wisdom — by Red Pine

This is the Buddhist teaching on the perfection of wisdom and cuts through all obstacles on the path of practice.

The Heart Sutra - The Womb of Buddhas — by Red Pine

A wise book of deep teaching destined to become the standard edition of this timeless statement of Mahayana.

The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech - A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva  — by Kunzang Pelden

The author compiled the pith instructions of his teacher - Patrul Rinpoche.

The Words of my Perfect Teacher — by Patrul Rinpoche

Classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the Longchen Nyingtig - one of the best-known cycles of teachings and a spiritual treasure of the Nyingmapa school - the oldest Tibetan Buddhist tradition.