This book leads the beginning Western student through all the steps necessary for establishing a successful Buddhist practice. It covers finding a suitable teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming...
There is no better illustration of the nature of tantric buddhism than the lives of its founders. This highly readable translation of legends from the tibetan oral tradition recounts stories of the...
In her wise and friendly manner, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chodron lays out the basic training for becoming a warrior-bodhisattva: one who courageously takes up the path of awakening compassion for...
A tremendous resource for artists, designers, students, and anyone with an interest in Tibetan and Buddhist art. Hundreds of the author's line drawings depict all the major Tibetan symbols and motifs...
The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbolsis a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. Robert Beer provides a deep and encompassing insight into the vast array...