Assisted by a foreword by actor Richard Gere, the Tibetan leader and winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize explains in concise but lucid detail every facet of Tibetan Buddhism, addressing not only practicing Buddhists but readers interested in Eastern religion. IP.[...]
An unabridged translation of the essential Buddhist text, introduced by the Dalai Lama and translated with the support of leading contemporary Buddhist masters, seeks to preserve the insights and intentions of the original work. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.[...]
Selections from Penguin's authoritative first complete translation of "The Tibetan Book of the Dead"
One of the most inspiration and compelling works in world literature; "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" presents a visionary exploration of both the after-death state and the inner workings of our [...]
In 1979 Jon Kabat-Zinn popularised the Buddhist practice of mindfulness when he revealed that it could alleviate depression. While mindfulness is a powerful tool, it will only take us so far. Now the highly acclaimed thought leader and English translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinp[...]
The work explores the historical and intellectual context of Tsongkhapa's philosophy and addresses the critical issues related to questions of development and originality in Tsongkhapa's thought. It also deals extensively with one of Tsongkhapa's primary concerns, namely his attempts to demonstrate [...]
Life is hard. Each of us face problems on a daily basis that often seem overwhelming and insoluble. In "The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Compassion," the Dalai Lama tells us that while suffering is a given, we can overcome it by taking the path of compassion.In seven concise chapters, His Holiness ex[...]
The Buddhist practice of mindfulness caught on in the west when we began to understand the everyday, personal benefits it brought us. Now, in this extraordinary book, the highly acclaimed thought leader and longtime English translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama shows us that compassion can bring[...]
The Dalai Lama lays out the Buddhist approach to matters of faith and devotion that is based on the highest spirit of critical inquiry.
The Dalai Lama opens "The Middle Way" with an elegant argument for the power of compassion in cultivating a happy life. From there, he connects core ideas of Bu[...]