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BIOGRAPHY OF THE GREAT YOGI MILAREPA
by Tsang Nyon Heruka
rNal 'Byor Gyi dWang Chug Dam Pa rJe bTsun Mi La Ras Pa'i rNam Thar Pa, Biography of the Great Yogi Milarepa, The Guide to Deliverance and Omniscience.
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THE LIFE AND SPIRITUAL SONGS OF MILAREPA
by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Milarepa is one of the greatest Buddhist saints to have ever lived. His incredible story of accomplishing enlightenment is one of the truly inspirational books in Buddhism.
What Milarepa practiced, realized and taught was Mahamudra, which is the special meditation of the Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF GAMPOPA
by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
To read spiritual biographies of the Kagyu lineage masters is a great inspiration to enter the path and also provides encouragement and enthusiasm to continue when circumstances become difficult. The spiritual biography of Gampopa, covered in the first half of this book, is a very good example of avoiding the extremes in practice and of showing how we should correctly practice.
Gampopa was the main disciple of Milarepa and one of the founders and shining jewels of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism from which originate the four greater and eight lesser schools.
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LIFE OF GAMPOPA: The Incomparable Dharma Lord of Tibet
by Jampa Stewart Mackenzie
Here is the first complete life story of Gampopa, the foremost disciple of Milarepa and one of the forefathers of the Kagyu lineages. Compiled from numerous Tibetan biographies, this comprehensive and inspiring rendition highlights the extraordinary details of Gampopa's meditative experiences, and presents direct insights into the practice and realization of Mahamudra. Drawings by the Dutch artist Eva van Dam illustrate this compelling and moving tale.
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RECHUNGPA
by Thrangu Rinpoche
Milarepa, Tibet's greatest saint, had two major disciples: Gampopa, who established the monastic foundation of the Kagyu lineage and Rechungpa, who traveled to India and brought back profound teachings which were absorbed into several kagyu lineages.
Rechungpa's biography stands out because of the orthodox unfolding of his realization. Rechungpa's pride and arrogance caused him to go against Milarepa's advice three times, putting his practice at risk. Even with this obstacle, Rechungpa's undying devotion to Milarepa served as the cause for enlightenment as evidenced by Rechungpa's achievement of rainbow body at his death.
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LEGEND OF KING ASOKA: A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana
by John Strong
This is the first English translation of the Asokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D. Emperor of India during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism, Asoka has hitherto been studied in the West primarily from his edicts and rock inscriptions in many parts of the Indian subcontinent. Through an extensive critical essay and fluid translation, John Strong examines the importance of the Asoka of the legends for our overall understanding of Buddhism.
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SKY DANCER: The Secret Life and Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel
by Keith Dowman, fore. by Trinley Norbu Rinpoche, illustrations by Eva van Dam.
Yeshe Tsogyel, consort of Guru Padmasambhava, is one of the most famous of the enlightened women of Tibet. Few works deal with the spiritual practices and evolution of female aspirants, and for this reason Sky Dancer is virtually unique in the biographical literature of Tibet. Women are shown in an eminent position, and a path of practice is presented for initiates to emulate. Tsogyel's experiences and her detailed instructions to her disciples are inspirational for today's practitioners.
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MOTHER OF KNOWLEDGE
by Tarthang Tulku
The Enlightenment of Ye-shes mTsho-rgyal. Herein is contained the hidden life story of Ye-shes mTsho-rgyal, the great lady of Tibet, written in eight poetic chapters by Nam-mkha'i snying-po and translated by Tarthang Tulku. This text is is ideal for anyone interested in learning about the wisdom nature of women as displayed by Ye-shes mTshorgyal.
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MACHIG LABDRON AND THE FOUNDATIONS OF CHOD
by Jerome Edou
This translation of the most famous biography of Machig Labdron, founder of the unique Mahamudra Chod tradition, is presented together with a comprehensive overview of Chod's historical and doctrinal origins in Indian Buddhism, and its subsequent transmission to Tibet.
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LADY OF THE LOTUS-BORN: The Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal
by Gyalwa Changchub and Namkhai Nyingpo, translated by The Padmakara Translation Group
THE FIRST TIBETAN ever to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who introduced the Buddhist teachings to Tibet in the eighth century. This book is not only a biography but an inspiring example of how Buddha's teaching may be practiced.
Lady of the Lotus-Born is also a colorful and intriguing picture of Tibet at the beginning of the Buddhist era-a time of upheaval, when royal patronage was striving to foster the new teachings in the face of powerful opposition.
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