Posted on February 10, 2009 by kurukulla
Full Title: As It Is: Volumes 1 and 2
Major Topic: Using traditional practices and methods to know mind nature directly.
Level: all levels
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Urgyen Tulku, even among Tibetans, had a special gift for leading people into the experience of mind and explaining in simple language how to practice deeply. In [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Wake Up To Your Life: Discovering the Buddhist Path of Attention
Major Topic: how to practice Buddhism
Level: all levels
A comprehensive manual, almost an encyclopedia, of practice methods, starting with basic meditation and ending with the experience of no separation. The methods are derived principally from the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism. The commentary is likely [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Natural Great Perfection
Major Topic: dzogchen, direct awareness
Level: all levels
Compilation of talks by contemporary Dzogchen master; clear, simple, and profound. Read and savor each of the chapters, sit with them, and let them guide your practice.
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Posted on June 22, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Clarifying the Natural State: A Principal Guidance Manual for Mahamudra
Major Topic: Mahamudra, direct awareness practice
Level: experienced and advanced
Very accessible, succinct, and precise meditation manual for the practice of Mahamudra meditation. Best studied thoroughly with a qualified teacher. If you’ve had instruction in mahamudra, this book will clarify many practice points.
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Posted on June 22, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Golden Letters
Major Topic: dzogchen, direct awareness
Level: experienced and advanced
Detailed commentary on the three instructions of Garob Dorje, the basis of all Dzogchen practice. Best studied thoroughly with a qualified teacher. If you’ve had instruction in dzogchen or mahamudra, this book will clarify many practice points.
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Posted on June 21, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Rainbow of Liberated Energy: Working with Emotions through the Colour and Element Symbolism of Tibetan Tantra (the Tibetan Mystic Path)
Major Topic: the five elements
Level: middle and experienced
Detailed explanation of the five basic emotional reactions and how to step out of them. Learn the elements thoroughly. It will give you a different way [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2008 by kurukulla
Full Title: Words of My Perfect Teacher
Major Topic: the path of awakening
Level: all levels
Beautiful compilation and commentary of the basic teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. A good companion to WUTYL, providing classical presentations of many of the same practices. Best studied with a teacher.
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