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Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism

10 best books like Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism (Judith Simmer-Brown): The Words of My Perfect Teacher, The Life of Milarepa, How the Swans Came to the Lake: A Narrative History of Buddhism in America, The Path Is the Goal: A Basic Handbook of Buddhist Meditation, Buddhist Wisdom: The Diamond Sutra and The Heart Sutra, It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path, Women Of Wisdom, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet

The Words of My Perfect Teacher
AuthorPatrul Rinpoche
ISBN1570624127
My favorite quote so far...

There is not a single being in samsara, this immense ocean of suffering, who in the course of time without beginning has never been our father or mother. When they were our parents, these beings' only thought was to raise us with the greatest possible kindness, protecting...
The Life of Milarepa
AuthorTsangnyön Heruka
ISBN0140193502
The Life of Milarepa is the most beloved story of the Tibetan people amd one of the greatest source books for the contemplative life in all world literature. This biography, a true folk tale from a culture now in crisis, can be read on several levels: a personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism,...
How the Swans Came to the Lake: A Narrative History of Buddhism in America
AuthorRick Fields
ISBN0877736316
It would be interesting to imagine what revisions Rick Fields would have made to any further editions to his contemporary classic narrative history of buddhism in America had he not died so young, from lung cancer at the age of 57. Much has happened since 1999.

And yet, he did get to offer what...
The Path Is the Goal: A Basic Handbook of Buddhist Meditation
AuthorChögyam Trungpa
ISBN0877739706
According to the Buddha, no one can attain basic sanity or enlightenment without practicing meditation. The teachings given here on the outlook and technique of meditation provide the foundation that every practitioner needs to awaken as the Buddha did. Trungpa teaches us to let go of the urge to make...
Buddhist Wisdom: The Diamond Sutra and The Heart Sutra
AuthorEdward Conze
ISBN0375726004
A landmark publication when it first appeared in 1958, Buddhist Wisdom offered Western readers a unique combination of both The Diamond Sutra -- one of the cornerstone texts of Mahayana Buddhism -- and The Heart Sutra, perhaps the most important of all Buddhist texts, in a single authoritative volume....
It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path
AuthorDzigar Kongtrül III
ISBN1590303814
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences...
Women Of Wisdom
AuthorTsultrim Allione
ISBN1559391413
Women of Wisdom explores and celebrates the spiritual potential of all women, as exemplified by the lives of six Tibetan female mystics. These stories of great women who have achieved full illumination, overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems which male practitioners do not encounter,...
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings
AuthorGampopa
ISBN1559390921
In all his studies, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is one of the texts that Khenpo [Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche, the translator of this edition] found to be most inspiring. Lord Gampopa lays out the teachings in a clear and systematic way that is understandable to beginners. At the same time, the work...
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
AuthorJohn Powers
ISBN1559390263
Ommmm, I want to immerse myself in the robed peace of the Tibetan monks. Here's a paraphrased excerpt from the Introduction of this book: A lotus is born in the muck and mud at the bottom of a swamp, but when it emerges on the surface of the water and opens its petals, a beautiful flower appears, unstained...
Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet
AuthorReginald A. Ray
This book provides an entrée into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. The Tantric tradition is a unique collection of lesser-known texts, concepts, and meditation practices that are usually...
Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism
AuthorLama Anagarika Govinda
ISBN0877280649
A thorough presentation of Tibetan esoteric principles, Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism is one of the most valuable books ever written on the subject. Lama Angarika Govinda spent over 20 years of his life as a member of the Kargyutpa Order. Studying at the feet of masters in Tibetan hermitages and...
Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light
AuthorNamkhai Norbu
ISBN1559390077

Dictionary's definition of DREAM:

- series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep

- an idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real

- something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time


स्वप्नदर्शन

Dreams,...
Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters
AuthorTraleg Kyabgon
ISBN1590308883
A jargon-free explanation of two central teachings of the Buddha: karma and rebirth.

The Buddha’s teaching on karma (literally, “action”) is nothing other than his compassionate explanation of the way things are: our thoughts and actions determine our future, and therefore we ourselves...
Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire
AuthorThubten Yeshe
ISBN0861711629
I've been reading a lot of Lama Yeshe lately; currently he's my favorite guru. He is funny, straightforward, humble, and full of joy. He makes renouncing worldly desire sound like it is the most delicious, erotic, hilarious party ever. I wish I could pull that off. Of his books, this is the most accessible...
Not For Happiness: A Guide to the So-Called Preliminary Practices
AuthorDzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
ISBN1611800307
Do you practise meditation because you want to feel good? Or to help you relax and be “happy”? Then frankly, according to Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, you are far better off having a full-body massage than trying to practise the Dharma.

Khyentse shows that genuine spiritual practice, not...
The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out
AuthorOgyen Trinley Dorje
ISBN1611800013
If you are inspired to take up his challenge, the Karmapa offers a path for participating in a global community that is based on compassion. In these chapters, he shares his vision for bringing social action into daily life, on a scale we can realistically manage through the choices we make every day—what...
The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones: The Practice of View, Meditation, and Action: A Discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle, and End
AuthorDilgo Khyentse
ISBN0877734933
In this book, two great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries challenge us to critically examine our materialistic preoccupations and think carefully about how we want to spend the rest of our lives. At the same time, they provide practical guidance in following the Buddhist...
Turning Confusion into Clarity: A Guide to the Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism
AuthorYongey Mingyur
ISBN1611801214
Advice and encouragement from a leading spiritual teacher and popular author on how to approach the foundational practices of Tibetan Buddhism.

For anyone interested in Buddhist practice and philosophy, this book gives detailed instruction and friendly and inspiring advice for those...
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