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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.
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NEW BOOKS
The Epic of Gesar Ling
“The Gesar story is one of the Tibetan people’s most popular epics, its stories being enacted and sung at festivals and on important ceremonial occasions. By making the epic of Gesar available in English, the translators are offering the modern reader a chance to experience the particular character of this Tibetan tradition that has brought hope and fortitude to many generations across the Tibetan-speaking world.”
--His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
The Epic of Gesar of Ling—Gesar’s Magical Birth, Early Years, and Coronation as King is the translation of the first three of over one-hundred volumes of the national epic of Tibet, sung by bards since the 12th century C.E. and compiled as a woodblock under the direction of the great Ju Mipham Jampel Gyepai Dorje in the 19th century. It represents a true treasure of Tibetan culture that, due to the Tibetan diaspora, now incorporates itself within the Western canon of great philosophical and religious works.
Translated by Robin Kornman, Lama Chonam, Sangye Khandro
Hardcover Book - #B-GL – $120
Currently offered by Light of Berotsana at 30% off – $84
Also available at Shambhala Publications
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The Excellent Path of Devotion:
An Abridged Story of a Mendicant’s Experiences in Response to Questions from Vajra Kin
(ku su lu’i nyams byung gi gnas tshul mdor bsdus rdo rje’i spun gyis dris lan mos pa’i lam bzang ba zhugs so)
Assisted by Lama Chonam, Christina Monson has translated and printed a concise autobiography composed in 1929 by the great treasure revealer Sera Khandro, Dewa’i Dorje (se ra mkha’ ’gro bde ba’i rdo rje), 1892–1940. The first printing of this beautiful book—red linen with gold calligraphy—is perfect bound and includes a color plate of a Guru Yoga image of Sera Khandro. It presents in poignant verse key events from Sera Khandro’s spiritual and conventional worlds.
Also included is a concise Prayer Booklet of terma practices revealed by Sera Khandro, to be done on a daily basis.
Most of this first printing is being offered as gifts, and the translator plans on reprinting a softback version at a later date. Currently this book is not available to order. If you are interested in receiving notification of when it might be available, please subscribe to our newsletter.
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NEW TRANSCRIPT
Key to The Precious Treasury
Dzod Kyi De Mig
2nd Year teachings with Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche at Lerab Ling
Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche gave extensive oral teachings on the Guhyagarbha Tantra from the commentary called Key to the Precious Treasury, written by Dodrup Tenpa'i Nyima, during a two-week period each year from 2003-2006 at Sogyal Rinpoche's dharma center Lerab Ling in France. This new transcript covers the material given in 2004 and completes the teachings on the tantra of the ground and begins the tantra of the path. The third and fourth year transcripts will be forthcoming. Read more about the Key to the Precious Treasury and Khen Namdrol's oral teachings.
Available at Light of Berotsana
2nd Year Transcript, 1 vol, 273 pp, #T-KPT04 – $60
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The Precious Treasury of the Genuine Meaning Series
Precious Treasurey of the Genuine Meaning
tsig don rinpoche dzod (tshig don rin po che’i mdzod)
[Restricted Materials]
2008 and 2011 Written Transcript of oral teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche at Orgyen Dorje Den.
To purchase and study this transcript, you must have been present at the teachings. These materials are copyright protected, not to be copied, and not to be shared with others. (If you purchase the PDF file, it is to be used with your electronic reader only. Please do not have the PDF file copied or printed. If you would like a printed version, please purchase that below)
Thiese transcripts include the oral commentary, as well as the root-text translation embedded into the transcript, as it was presented by Khen Rinpoche.
2008 -First Year — Austin, TX
Printed Transcript, 1volume— #T-PTGM-2008 - $80
Electronic Transcript, 1 Adobe pdf file, 2,167 KB — #ET-PTGM-2008 - $50
Both Printed & Electronic Transcript — #T2-PTGM-2008 - $90
Available at Light of Berotsana
2011 - Fourth Year — Orgyen Dorje Den, Alameda, CA
Printed Transcript, 2 volumes, 580 pages — #T-PTGM-2011 - $80
Electronic Transcript, 1 Adobe pdf file, 2,167 KB — #ET-PTGM-2011 - $50
Both Printed & Electronic Transcript — #T2-PTGM-2011 - $90
Available at Light of Berotsana
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The Guhyagarbha/Secret Essence Tantra Series
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
Read more
Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available through Light of Berotsana - #B-GGDD - $150
Shambhala Publications - $150
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
Read more
Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available through Light of Berotsana, #B-ECL - $95
Also available at Shambhala Publications - $95
Transcripts and Audio
Teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
Transcript, 2 vol, 643 pp, #T-ECL – $108
Audio CD, MP3 format, #A-ECL – $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
Read more
Hardcover Book
Root translations by Light of Berotsana
Available through Light of Berotsana, #B-KPT - $95
Also available at Shambhala Publications - $95
Transcripts and Audio
Teachings given by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
1st Year Transcript, 1 vol, 225 pp, #T-KPT03 – $60
2nd Year Transcript, 1 vol, 273 pp, #T-KPT04 - $60
Audio CD, all four years, MP3 format, #A-KPT – $60
Available at Light of Berotsana
Read more about the Guhyagarbha series
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Guhyagarbha Mandala Diagram
8.5"x11", laminated full color print. - $10
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
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Feasts of Chöd
Tröma Nagmo practice cycle is a terma revelation from Dudjom Lingpa through H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. It is renowned for its haunting melodies and swift path of accomplishment through severance, or chöd. This amazing CD is the first in a series of professional-quality audio reproductions of Sangye Khandro practicing chöd from the Dudjom Tersar lineage. She performs the feasts and prayers using the traditional instruments of large damaru, bell, and kangling. (1) Dakini's Laughter [Wangdud Zilnon], (2) Supplication and Ngondro, (3) Black Feast, (4) White Feast, (5) Mixed Feast, (6) Red Feast, (7) Red Feast of Pure Vision, (8) Giving the Body, (9) Giving the Dharma, and (10) Dakini's Aspiration Prayer.
Read more and listen to a sound clip.
Audio CD – A-T1 – $15
Available at Light of Berotsana
Tröma Ngondro and Phowa
Giving th Sangye Khandro practicing the Dudjom Tersat Troma Ngondro and Phowa. This is a Terma revelation of the great Terton Heruka Dudjom Lingpa, and the melodies are part of that sacred revelation. Sangye Khandro was taught these practices and tunes by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche. Professional quality CD. Read more and listen to a sound clip.
Audio CD – A-T2 – $15
Available at Light of Berotsana
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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 Ornament of the Great Mother's Wisdom
[Restricted Materials]
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
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The Sun of Primordial Wisdom
Intermediate length Tröma sadhana
Available at Vimala Treasures - $40
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Dzogchen Books
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 through Light of Berotsana - B-YL - $85
Also available at Shambhala 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 Fierce Wisdom, Channels, and Wind
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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Dharma Books for Everyone
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.
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