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Biographies

Born in Tibet: Chögyam Trungpa; Shambala, 1999; The story of the eleventh Trungpa Tulku: his childhood, life as abbot, and his escape from Tibet in 1959. As told to Esme Cramer Roberts. First written 1966.; biography, life, chogyam trungpa, tibet, teachings
Buddha: Karen Armstrong, 2001; Penguin Books, 2004; The earthly life of the Buddha according to the scriptures, by an eminent and insightful religious scholar. With explanations of his teachings.; buddha, biography, life, death, buddhism
J. Krishnamurti: a Biography: Pupul Jayakar; First published Harper & Row, USA, 1986.; Penguin Books, India, 1987.; "As a contemporary of Krishnamurti and one of his closest associates, Pupul Jayakar offers an insider's view of the fascinating life and thought of an extraordinary individual."; krishnamurti, teachings
Journey to Enlightenment: the Life and World of Khyentse Rimpoche, Spiritual Teacher from Tibet: Mattieu Ricard; Aperture, Italy, 1996 (?); Biography of Khyentse Rimpoche, excerpts from writings, every page color photos.; buddhism, nyingma, vajrayana
Tibet: My Story: Jetsun Pema; First published 1996.
Element Books Limited paperback, 1998.; Jetsun Pema is youngest sister of His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama. She has played a major part in the education of refugee Tibetan children. This is her story of growing up in Tibet, her education in Sikkim and Europe, and her life in Dharamsala serving Tibet.; biography, tibet, dharamsala, jetsun pema, tibetan children's village

Commentaries

Cultivating a Daily Meditation: His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, 1991; 3rd edition, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, 1996; "During April 1985 and then again in October 1986 His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivered a series of discourses on Buddhist view, meditation and action. The discourses and ensuing discussions were recorded at the time, and later prepared into an edited text of the encounter; the result of which is this book."; library of tibetan words and archives, dalai lama, meditation, buddhism, teachings, commentary
Essential Teachings: HIs Holiness the Dalai Lama; Rupa & Co., paperback 1996 (first published 1995 by Souvenir Press Ltd.)
English translation (from the French of Zélie Pollon?) and forward by Michael Harvey; Part One: The Path of the Boddhisattva – commentary on Thirty-seven Practices (lak len so don ma) with all verses in Pollon translation.
Part Two: The Key of Madhyamika – discussion on emptiness, with verses from various sources.; buddhism, dalai lama, commentary, teachings, 37 practices
Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism: According to the esoteric teachings of the great mantra Om Mani Padme Hum: Lama Anagarika Govinda (Anangavaira Khamsum-Wangchuk) 1960; B.I. Publications Pvt. Ltd., paperback 1994; "Lama Govina, a member of the Kargyupta Order, has spent over twenty years of his life at the feet of masters in Tibetan hermitages and monasteries."; buddhism, kargyupta, doctrines, teachings, mysticism
Four Essential Buddhist Commentaries: His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, 1982; Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala, reprint 1993; "Commentaries ... on The Thirty Seven Bodhisattva Practices by Thogmed Zangpo, with verses in LWTA translation; Three Principal Paths by Je Tsong-Khapa, The Eight Verses on the Training of the Mind by Geshe Langri Thangpa, and The Song of Four Mindfulnesses by Seventh Dalai Lama. All the commentaries are preceded by their original text in Tibetan with their English translation.; dalai lama, buddhism, commentary, teachings, library of tibetan works and archives, thirty-seven boddhisattva practices, bodhisattva, three principal paths, je Tsong-Khapa, tsongkhapa, eight verses on the training of the mind, geshe langri thangpa, song of four mindfulnesses, seventh dalai lama, fourteenth dalai lama
An Introduction to Buddhism: His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, 2509 B.E.; Paljor Publications, New Delhi, 2509 B.E.; buddhism, dalai lama, fourteenth dalai lama, introduction, teachings, commentary
The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye and the History of the Advancement of Buddhadharma in Tibet: His Holiness Tenzin Gyatsho, The XIVth Dalai Lama of Tibet; 1963, The Social Science Association Press of Thailand, Bangkok; buddhism, teachings, tibet, dharma, teachings; cihts, sangarshita library, english section: Q43.25 111K8D
A Survey of Buddhism: Its Doctrines and Methods through the Ages: Sangharakshita, 1957.; 6th ed., Tharpa Publications, 1987; 6th edition revised. " ... a scholarly study of the entire field of Buddhist thought and practice. Covering all the major doctrines and traditions, both in relation to Buddhism, as a whole and to the spriritual life of the individual Buddhist, ..."; buddhism, survey, doctrines, teachings
The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice: His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa; Wisdom Publications, Boston, USA, 1995; Teachings on The Four Noble Truths, The Three Higher Trainings, The Thirty-Seven Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment, Mahayana scriptures, The Bodhicaryavatara, and tantra.; tibetan buddhism, teachings, commentary, practice, dalai lama, buddhism, tibetan works and archives, thirty-seven boddhisattva practices, bodhisattva, three principal paths, four mindfulnesses, seventh dalai lama, fourteenth dalai lama

Core Teachings

Advice from Buddha Sakyamuni: An Abridged Exposition of the Precepts for Bhiksus.: Buddha Sakyamuni, edited by the Buddhist monk Tenzin Gyatso His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama; Written 1982. Library of Tibetan Works and Archives paperback, 1996. Dharamsala.; Advice from the Budhia on the discipline ot be observed by monks following the Tibetan Byuddhist Tradition. Based on the Intermediary Verses of the Vinaya Sutra. "... contains timely advice for all who wish to live in harmony and peace with other sentient beings, ..." (back cover).; buddhism, precepts, monks, rules
Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha: 500 bce. Translated by Thomas Byrom; Shambala Pocket Classics, 1993; Sayings of the Buddha; buddha, teachings, dhammapada
The Thirty-Seven Practices of All Buddha's Sons: Thogmed Zangpo; Written 14th c. CE; first English translation 1975.
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives paperback, 2001.; A small paperback, in Tibetan and English, containing only the verses, no commentary.; tibet, buddhism, mahayana, thirty-seven practices, thogmed zangpo, boddhisattva, practices

Culture

Buddhism, Human Rights and Social Renewal: Nalin Swaris, 2000; Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong 2000; "The radical elements of early Buddhism have now been submerged by dominant social values ... yes canonical works clearly indicate that the first Buddhists raised a banner of revolt against caste, priestcraft, tyranny and social injustice. This submerged tradition can be recovered and revivified. It can provide inspiration for Buddhists and others who are committed to social renewal and creation of a just and humane society."; human rights, buddhism, teachings
The Book of Buddhas: Ritual Symbolism Used on Buddhist Statuary and Ritual Objects: Eva Rudy Jansen, 1990; New Age Books, 2001; "It is not a comprehensive and exhausting study, but provides an introduction to Buddhism itself, as well as a generous survey of the most common figures and symbols."; buddhism, symbolism, statues, objects, ritual
The Jew in the Lotus: Roger Kamenetz; Comparing Buddhism, and mystical judaism.; buddhism, judaism, jew
The Necklace of gZi: A Cultural History of Tibet: Namkhai Norbu, 1981; Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration; Narthang Publications, Dharamsala, 1989; Written for the Tibetan community in exile. A brief account of Tibetan history, to highlight the achievements of Tibetans in the past and present.; tibet, history

Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama: A Biography: Claude B. Levenson 1978; Oxford India Paperbacks 2001; "Offers a vivid portrayal of an important civilization based on a sophisticated Buddhist tradition which faces extinction in Tibet. It covers the Dala Lama's political programme of the Middle Way which allows for a limited autonomy of Tibet." Factual, and good interviews with His Holiness, distracted by overly florid writing.; dalai lama, biography

India and Hinduism

Matrix

His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Environment: Collected Statements: His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, 1994; Environment and Development Desk, Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration, updated editon 2004, New Delhi; Written for the Tibetan community in exile. A brief account of Tibetan history, to highlight the achievements of Tibetans in the past and present.; tibet, history
The Secret Life of Plants:: Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird, 1973; Rupa & Co., New Delhi, paperback, 2004; "Plants as lie detectors, and plants as ecological sentinels; it describes their ability to adapt to human wishes, their response to music, their curative powe3rs, and their ability to communicate with man." (back cover); earth, ecology, life

Tibet

History of Tibet: S.P. Gupta, K.S. Ramachandran; Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre, New Delhi; Written for the Tibetan community in exile. A brief account of Tibetan history, to highlight the achievements of Tibetans in the past and present.; tibet, history
Buddhist Himalaya: Travels and Studies in quest of the origins and nature of Tibetan religion: David Snellgrove; 2nd ed., 1995, Himalayan Book Sellers, Nepal; First edition 1957, Brun Cassirer (Publishers) Ltd.; buddhism, teachings, david snellgrove, dharma, origins, tibet, india, nepal, bhutan, ladakh, spiti; cihts, sangarshita library, english section: Q43.24 111J7S;1
The Land of the Lamas: W.W. Rockhill; 2000, Pilgrim Book House Kathmandu, Nepal; (First published 1891, The Century Co., NY, USA); "This is the tale of a long and arduous journey through the wild backlands of China, Mongolia and Tibet in the years 1890-91. William Woodvile Rockville, an American diplomat in China, yeared, like so many, to visit the forbidden land of Tibet. However, unlike many, he had the advantages of speaking Chinese and Tibetan. He also had an unusual plan to maximise his chances of entering Tibet undetected ... by entering from the remote northeast. ... Gives a unique snapshot of these regions as they were in the 1890s."; tibet, china, mongolia, turkestan, travel, history

Tibetan Medicine

Diagnosis and Treatment in Tibetan Medicine: Tantric Knowledge of Tibetan Medicine: Lama Lobsang Thamcho Nyima, 2000 ce.; Nangten Menlop Chenmo, Buddhist College for Higher Medical Studies, 2000; "an extensive overview of the techniques used in Tibetan Medicine to diagnose diseases of the three 'humours'. ... Lama Lobsang Thamcho Nyima bases his teachings on the ancient tantric knowledge that has been the foundation for Tibetan Buddhism, Medicine, Astrology, and many popular healing techniques."; lama lobsang thamcho nyima, teachines, medicine, healing, tibet, tantric, tantra

The Buddhist Way of Life: Christmas Humphreys, 1969; Harper Collins Publishers India, New Delhi, 1995; First published in Great Britain, George Allen and Unwin, 1969.; buddhism, teachings, christmas humphreys
The Essence of Buddhism: D.T. Suzuki; buddhism, suzuki, commentary, teachings
Indian Mythology: An Encylopedia of Myth and Legend: Jan Knappert; Diamond Books; "In this comprehensive A-Z guide, the myths of Hinduism are dealt with most fully, as this is India's most widespread religion with the largest mythology. There are many entries relating to other religions too, such as Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Ahmadiism and Sufism. ... great open-mindedness on his subjects and his ability to compare diferent mythologies. Sufficiently scholarly to serve as a reliable reference work to students of anthropology or religion, it is also accessible to the layman who wishes to dip in and enjoy the myths simply as highly colorful and very readable stories."; india, mythology, buddhism, hinduism
Kim: Rudyard Kipling; First published 1901.; Penguin Books, Great Britain, 1994.; About a boy, Buddhism, and the Great Game.; buddhism, great game, enlightenment
Mandala and Landscape: A.W. Macdonald, ed.; 1997, D.K. Printworld Ltd, New Delhi; "The techniques whereby manadala-schemes are projected in thought, belief and action, on to widely differenting natural landscapes. Putting together the research findings of a group of Buddhist scholars from America, Austria, England, France, Germany, and New Zealand, Professor Macdonald tries to underscore the linkages between mandalas and landscapes in varying eco=systems between Afghanistan and Japan — with special focus on their geographical contexts and socio-cultural traditions.; buddhism, mandala, landscape; cihts, sangarshita library, english section: Q43.23 111N7
Upanishads: unknown; Indian Mythology; Philosophical treatises, some of considerable length, some only a few pages, but all of fundamental importance for world philosophy.; hinduism, upanishads, philosophy, teachings, india
Vedas: unknown; Indian Mythology; ??; vedas, hinduism, india