Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet
10 best books like Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet (Reginald A. Ray): Be Here Now, Sorrow Mountain: The Journey of a Tibetan Warrior Nun, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, Magic and Mystery in Tibet, Crazy Wisdom, Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism, The Mind of Clover: Essays in Zen Buddhist Ethics, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings, Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism, Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom
Describes one man's transformation upon his acceptance of the principles of Yoga & gives a modern restatement of the importance of the spiritual side of human nature. Illustrated.
The book is divided into four sections:
Journey: The Transformation: Dr Richard Alpert, PhD into Baba...
| Author | Ani Pachen |
| ISBN | 1568363230 |
Since the publication of Sorrow Mountain in 2000, I have received letters from people throughout the world who felt inspired by Ani Pachen's example. Her courage in the face of devastation, as well as the Buddhist teachings that helped her endure, brought comfort to people experiencing illness, depression,...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
| Author | Padmasambhava |
| ISBN | 1855384124 |
Imagine that as you leave your body at death, you hear the voice of a loved one whispering in your ear explanations of everything you see in the world beyond. Unlike other translations of the Bar do thos grol, the so-called
Tibetan Book of the Dead
, Robert Thurman's takes literally the entire gamut of...
| Author | Alexandra David-Néel |
| ISBN | 0486226824 |
For centuries Tibet has been known as the last home of mystery, the hidden, sealed land, where ancient mysteries still survive that have perished in the rest of the Orient. Many men have written about Tibet and its secret lore, but few have actually penetrated it to learn its ancient wisdom. Among those...
| Author | Chögyam Trungpa |
| ISBN | 1570628947 |
Chögyam Trungpa describes "crazy wisdom" as an innocent state of mind that has the quality of early morning—fresh, sparkling, and completely awake. This fascinating book examines the life of Padmasambhava—the revered Indian teacher who brought Buddhism to Tibet—to illustrate the principle...
| Author | Judith Simmer-Brown |
The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or "sky-dancer," a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and feminist goddess theology,...
| Author | Robert Aitken |
| ISBN | 0865471584 |
In Taking the Path of Zen, Robert Aitken provided a concise guide to zazen (Zen meditation) and other aspects of the practice of Zen. In The Mind of Clover he addresses the world beyond the zazen cushions, illuminating issues of appropriate personal and social action through an exploration of the philosophical...
| Author | Gampopa |
| ISBN | 1559390921 |
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...
| Author | Lama Anagarika Govinda |
| ISBN | 0877280649 |
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...
Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom
| Author | Yongey Mingyur |
| ISBN | 0307407799 |
Yongey Mingyur is one of the most celebrated among the new generation of Tibetan meditation masters, whose teachings have touched people of all faiths around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living, was a New York Times bestseller hailed as “compelling, readable, and informed” (Buddhadharma)...
