An indispensable study of the whole field of Buddhist thought and practice, placing its development in a historical context. Now in its ninth edition.“The best survey of Buddhism.”— Dr Edward Conze

A Survey of Buddhism: Its Doctrines and Methods Through the Ages

Sangharakshita, Maha Sthavira

Religion & Spirituality

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The HEART SUTRA is one of the most popular and well-known of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. Belonging to the family of the PERFECTION OF WISDOM SUTRAS, it contains the very essence or 'heart' of Buddha's teachings on emptiness (Kkt. Shunyata) - the ultimate nature of reality - and the methods to develop the wisdom that understands this ultimate nature. Now with the publication of HEART OF WISDOM, an extensive commentary to this most important text Is made available to the West. In accordance with the oral tradition transmitted to the author, both the explicit and implicit meanings of the sutra are revealed and are related to the practices of the five Mahayana paths leading to full enlightenment. Also included is a detailed explanation of how to gain an initial understanding of emptiness, and how such an understanding can be used in conjunction with the sutra to overcome obstacles to both temporary and ultimate happiness. Because of the HEART SUTRA'S condensed form and the profundity of its subject, it is difficult to understand correctly without a clear commentary by a qualified master. With HEART OF WISDOM such a commentary is now provided giving an excellent and comprehensive introduction to these teachings. It will be an invaluable guide to students and practitioners of Buddhism seeking to unlock the full meaning of the sutra. Teshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully qualified meditation master and scholar.

HEART OF WISDOM: A Commentary to the Heart Sutra.

Kelsang Gyatso

A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who, motivated by compassion, spontaneously seeks enlightenment to benefit all living beings. In this practical guide to compassionate living, Geshe Kelsang explains in detail how to take and keep the Bodhisattva vows, how to purify downfalls, and how to practise the Bodhisattva’s deeds of giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. With this handbook as our companion, we can enter the Bodhisattva's way of life and progress along the path to full enlightenment.

Great Treasury of Merit: How to Rely Upon a Spiritual Guide

Buddhism

"Guide to Dakini Land" is the first complete explanation in English of the Tantric practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom.Geshe Kelsang provides detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which are special methods for transforming all our daily activities into a blissful spiritual path; and he also explains with great clarity the essential completion stage practices of Vajrayogini, which lead to full enlightenment. Included are all the sadhanas of Vajrayogini, advice on how to do a Tantric retreat, and a wealth of additional material that will be indispensable to anyone wishing to rely upon Buddha Vajrayogini.

Guide to Dakini Land : A Commentary to the Highest Yoga Tantric Ppactice of Vajrayogini

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Clear Light of Bliss: A Tantric meditation manual

Within all of us lies a source of infinite bliss and compassion for others. The special methods explained within Tantric Buddhism enable us to discover this bliss for ourselves. The contemporary Tantric master, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, explains step-by-step how we can generate a deeply peaceful and concentrated mind by harnessing the subtle energy system within our own body. With this blissful awareness we can uncover our true nature, destroy ignorance and suffering at its root, and swiftly become a source of inspiration and benefit for others.

Clear Light of Bliss: The Practice of Mahamudra in Vajrayana Buddhism

Alternative Medicine

"Great Treasury of Merit" is a comprehensive explanation of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, one of the most profound meditation practices of Mahayana Buddhism. In this highly acclaimed guide, Geshe Kelsang shows clearly how to rely upon a Spiritual Guide, the foundation of all spiritual attainments. He explains the three essential components of Buddha's Sutras and Tantras - the two preliminary practices of the stages of the path and training the mind, and the actual swift path to full enlightenment, Vajrayana Mahamudra. This book is a great wealth of spiritual guidance and an indispensable resource for those wishing to integrate all their spiritual practices into the Tantric swift path to full enlightenment.

Great Treasury of Merit: A Commentary to the Practice of Offering to the Spiritual Guide

"Ocean of Nectar" is the first complete commentary in English to Chandrakirti's classic "Guide to the Middle Way," one of the most important scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism and regarded to this day as the principal text on emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality. In this long-awaited major work Geshe Kelsang provides an entirely new translation of Chandrakirti's verse masterpiece and explains with outstanding clarity the philosophical reasoning establishing Buddha's most profound view of the middle way. In the course of the book he also charts the progress of a Mahayana practitioner from the initial cultivation of compassion through to the attainment of full enlightenment, providing an indispensable guide for the serious student of Mahayana Buddhism.

Ocean of Nectar: Wisdom and Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

The mysteries of Tantra have engrossed countless meditators for centuries. Since the time of Buddha, these secrets have been passed down from accomplished master to disciple largely by word of mouth. Now drawing from his own experience and the works of Je Tsongkhapa and other great Tibetan Yogis, Geshe Kelsang clearly sets out all the stages of the four classes of Tantra, giving a full explanation of generation and completion stages. Tantra is revealed as the gateway to a blissful new world. The book represents a significant milestone in revealing these profound mysteries to the contemporary world.

Tantric Grounds and Paths: How to Enter, Progress On, and Complete the Vajrayana Path

Guiding readers in learning how to respond to difficult situations with a positive, peaceful mind, this resource educates on how to turn challenges into opportunities for mental and spiritual growth and development.

How To Solve Our Human Problems: The Four Noble Truths

Guide to Dakini Land: The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Buddha Vajrayogini

"Guide to Dakini Land" is the first complete explanation in English of the Tantric practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom.
Geshe Kelsang provides detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which are special methods for transforming all our daily activities into a blissful spiritual path; and he also explains with great clarity the essential completion stage practices of Vajrayogini, which lead to full enlightenment. Included are all the sadhanas of Vajrayogini, advice on how to do a Tantric retreat, and a wealth of additional material that will be indispensable to anyone wishing to rely upon Buddha Vajrayogini.

Guide to Dakini Land: The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice of Buddha Vajrayogini

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