Light of Berotsana Published Translations
Some books and study materials are available for purchase here at Light of Berotsana, while others are available at bookstores (Snow Lion, Wisdom, Boulder Books, Amazon, etc). A few are out of print and no longer available.
Publications marked [Restricted] indicate that some prerequisite is required for its purchase, such as having received an empowerment, transmission, and/or permission from a lama. If necessary, please consult your teacher or lama to determine if you are qualified to purchase, read, or practice particular texts. You will have an opportunity to confirm your eligibility during the ordering process.
NEW!
The Sole Essence of Clear Light
Second edition. Includes a new, improved translation of Heruka Dudjom Lingpa’s tögal commentary. Read more
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The Guhyagarbha/Secret Essence Tantra Series
[Restricted materials]
Under the guidance of Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche through the lineage of H.H. Jigmed Phuntsok, Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro have translated the root text of The Guhyagarbha Tantra, as well as three of the most important commentaries ever written that elucidate its meaning. This extensive project has taken 15 years to complete from the time when the first oral teachings were given by Khenpo Namdrol in 1996 at Namdroling Monastery in India under the authorization of H.H. Penor Rinpoche. Read more
The Guhyagarbha Tantra/
Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just As It Is
Sangwa'i Nyingpo
and
Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions
Chok Chu Munsel,
an extensive commentary by Longchen Rabjam,
translated by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
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Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available at Snow Lion Publications - $150.00
Transcripts and Audio
Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions
Teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
(2003 - 2006)
Items #T-DD03 through #T-DD06
Transcripts - $108/year
Audio - $60/year
Available at Light of Berotsana
Read more about the Guhyagarbha series
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Essence of Clear Light
Ödsal Nyingpo
by Ju Mipham Jampal Gyepa'i Dorje,
translated by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
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Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available at Snow Lion Publications - $95
Also available through Light of Berotsana, #B-ECL - $95
Transcripts and Audio
Teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
Transcript, 2 vol, 643 pp, #T-ON – $108
Audio CD, MP3 format, #A-ON – $60
Available at Light of Berotsana
Read more about the Guhyagarbha series
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Key to the Precious Treasury
Dzod Kyi De Mig
by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpa'i Nyima
translated by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
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Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available at Snow Lion Publications - $95
Also available through Light of Berotsana, #B-KPT - $95
Transcripts and Audio
Teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
1st Year Transcript, 1 vol, 225 pp, #T-DKDM03 – $60
Audio CD, all four years, MP3 format, #A-DKDM – $60
Available at Light of Berotsana
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Guhyagarbha Mandala Diagram
8.5"x11", laminated print – $10
Available at Light of Berotsana
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Yeshe Lama
by Vidyadhara Jigmed Lingpa
Translation by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
[Restricted materials]
Yeshe Lama is the most important practice manual on the Great Perfection teachings of the Nyingma tradition. Jigmed Lingpa stated, “Realization of the pure awareness that transcends the mind is the specialty of the Great Perfection.” Read more
Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available at Snow Lion Publications - $85
Transcript and Audio
Oral teachings given by Yangthang Tulku Rinpoche
Transcript, 136 pages, #T-YL – $50
Audio CD, MP3 format, #A-YL - $20
Available at Light of Berotsana
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The Tröma Series
Several texts from Düdjom Lingpa’s Tröma Nagmo cycle of practices, instruction manuals, and commentaries have been translated by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro, or are in the translation process.
These are [restricted texts], and the serious student and practitioner of the Tröma cycle must have the empowerment/wang, oral transmission/lung, and/or a qualified lama’s permission to purchase and study these texts. Read more
The Ornament of the Great Mother's Wisdom
Commentary on the Four Feasts of the Tröma Nagmo practice that clearly elucidates the visualizations and the meaning of the practices.
Small hardcover book
Available at Light of Berotsana, #B-GM - $40
The Sun of Primordial Wisdom
Intermediate length Tröma sadhana
Available at Vimala Treasures - $40
NEW!
The Sole Essence of Clear Light
[Restricted material]
By Heruka Dudjom Lingpa
Translation by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
This volume is the second edition and includes a new, improved translation of Heruka Dudjom Lingpa’s tögal commentary. In addition, we have included the liturgy and commentary that are necessary to practice Tröma tögal, particularly in the six-month Tröma tögal retreat.
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Available at Light of Berotsana - $108
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The Fierce Wisdom, Channels, and Winds
by Vidyadhara Jigme Lingpa
Translation by Lama Chönam, Sangye Khandro, and Jules Levinson
[Restricted material]
Tsa lung tummo teachings and practice by Jigme Lingpa.
Hardcover Book
Folio bound with brocade pocket cover
Available at Light of Berotsana, #B-WC– $108
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Placing Buddhahood Within Reach/The Three Statements That Strike the Vital Point
[Restricted materials]
Oral teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche on Khenchen Jigme Phunstok’s dzogchen terma “Placing Buddhahood Within Reach” and Garab Dorje’s “The Three Statements That Strike the Vital Point.” These teachings were given for a two-week period at Orgyen Dorje Den in Alameda, California, 2006, with oral translation by Sangye Khandro. Read more
Transcripts and Audio
Transcript, 227 pages, #T-PBWR – $60
Audio CD, MP3 format, #A-PBWR – $60
Avaliable at Light of Berotsana
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Perfect Conduct: Ascertaining the Three Vows
by Ngari Panchen, Pema Wangyi Gyalpo,
word-for-word commentary by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche
Translation by Khenpo Gyurme Samdrub and Sangye Khandro
This book is a translation of an ancient exposition, or root text, of the three levels of moral codes in Tibetan Buddhism called the dom sum (gdom gsum)—the vows of individual liberation; the vows of the bodhisattva, who selflessly strives for the enlightenment of all beings; and the vows of tantra, the esoteric path of Mahayana practice. For the first time, a comprehensive explanation of these vows is presented with explanatory teachings on how to practice them in everyday life. Read more
Softcover book, #B-PC - $18
Available at Light of Berotsana
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The Lives and Liberation of Princess Mandarava
by Padmasambhava
Translation by Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro
This translation of a Tibetan treasure text makes available for the first time to Western readers the remarkable life story of Princess Mandarava. As the principal consort of the eighth-century Indian master Padmasambhava before he introduced tantric Buddhism to Tibet, Mandarava is the Indian counterpart of the Tibetan consort Yeshe Tsogyal. Lives and Liberation recounts her struggles and triumphs as a Buddhist adept throughout her many lives and is an authentic deliverance story of a female Buddhist master. Those who read this book will gain inspiration and encouragement on the path to liberation. Read more
Softcover book, #B-PM - $16.95
Available at Light of Berotsana
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A Garland of Immortal Wish-fulfilling Trees
by the Venerable Tsering Lama Jampal Zangpo
Translation by Sangye Khandro
In Tibet, six great mother monasteries uphold the doctrine of the Nyingma lineage. This volume is a comprehensive explanation of the Palyul tradition, where the nondual Great Seal Mahamudra/Great Perfection Atiyoga and the Kama and Terma lineages are joined together as one great river of practice. H.H. Penor Rinpoche was the esteemed 11th throne holder of the Palyul tradition until his parinirvana in 2009 and authorized the translation of this text by Sangye Khandro.
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The Generation Stage in Buddhist Tantra,
Formerly Generating the Deity
by Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche
Translation by Sangye Khandro
This text is a detailed presentation of the practices involved in the generation stage of Vajrayana Buddhism, explaining the state of mind to be established and the visualizations to be used. Information on mudras, tormas, malas, etc. used on this level of practice is also given in accordance with tradition.
Practitioners of all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will find that these teachings enhance their understanding of sadhana practice and enable them to accomplish these meditations as they were originally intended. Read more
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Meditation, Transformation, and Dream Yoga,
formerly Ancient Wisdom
by Jigme Tenpe Nyima, Lochen Dharma Shri, and H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche,
with commentary by Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche
Translated by B. Alan Wallace and Sangye Khandro
This book is divided into three parts, titled “Transformation,” “Dream Yoga,” and “Meditation;” and each of these three parts consists of a root text by a renowned Tibetan author and a commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche.
Taken together, these three texts and their lucid and practical commentaries give a very complete introduction to the essential teachings of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism on how to practice throughout the day and night. Read more
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Cascading Waterfall of Nectar
Lama Chönam and Sangye Khandro translated the first draft of this volume, Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s commentary to the Düdjom Tersar Ngondro practice, including a commentary to the “Continuously Blossoming Rosary of the Lotus Assembly Palace Called the Rays of the Youthful Sun.”
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Over the last 30 years, Sangye Khandro has translated many oral teachings given by the Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche on various dharma subjects—for example, how to practice ngöndro or the esoteric meaning of Vajrakilaya. Many of these profound teachings have been transcribed and formatted into booklets that are currently sold by Vimala Treasures. Go to Vimala Treasures to see a comprehensive listing of these transcribed teachings.
Lama Chonam
