The Bridge of Quiescence : Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by B. Allan Wallace, Tson-Kha-Pa Blo-Bzan-Grags-Pa

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The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way : Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika
by Nagarjuna, Jay L. Garfield (Translator)

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The MMK consists of 27 chapters which are examinations of fundamental theoretical elements in Buddhist ontology like Dependent origination, Impermanence, Perception, Aggregates (skandhas), Self, and relations between Substance and Attribute. The book is divided into two sections:

1. The translation of the 27 chapters, 2. The translation + commentaries.

It's noteworthy to mention that this book is based on the Tibetan dBu-ma rtsa-ba shes-rab, the Tibetan translation of the original Sanskrit work of MMK.

Garfield asserts in this book that Nagarjuna's goal was to refute the view of extremism of the Sarvastidas (All exists) and the other side of Nihilism (Nothing exists), proposing a Middle Way position. Pointing out the Two Truths of reality; Absolute Truth and Conventional Truth, Nagarjuna uses the Emptiness (shunyata) doctrine to show the reader upon examination that phenomena (both mental and physical) are empty of inherent-exitestence, but also that they are NOT non-existent (they exist within the Absolute Truth). Through these Examination one will obtain insight into the relativity of concepts and phenomena.

As a side note: Nagarjuna's goal is not to bring about a philosophical debate on metaphysical elements. Garfield points this out perfectly in the Introduction to the Commentary section of this book.

I have not read other renditions in English on the MMK, but so far this one is a very bright shining jewel in my extensive collection on Buddhism.

For further reading I would suggest Candrakirti's Prasannapada (Lucid Exposition of the Middle Way), which is a commentary on the MMK and it's best companion in my opinion.

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The six Paramitas is a basic Buddhist practice in order to achieve a deep quality and a genuine joy of life through unconditional love and compassion for others. It is a method to overcome the fixation of your illusions, thus liberating your mind from selfish and disharmonious thoughts and feelings.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama's teachings may be practiced on several levels. It is knowledge, which will benefit everybody regardless of whether you want to practice it in depth or merely need inspiration in order to achieve a deeper quality in your everyday life.

This DVD contains the complete teachings as well as answers to questions asked.

Paramita is a Sanskrit word which means to go beyond the secular level in order to achieve mental perfection in your practice.
The six Paramitas is a basic Buddhist practice in order to achieve a deep quality and a genuine joy of life through unconditional love and compassion for others. It is a method to overcome the fixation of your illusions, thus liberating your mind from selfish and disharmonious thoughts and feelings. The six Paramitas are part of the text "37 Verses on a Bodhisattva's Behaviour" by the great Buddhist master Thogme Zangpo (1295-1369

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"I am so delighted that this text is being published in the English language. It will greatly benefit English speaking students of Buddhism. I myself have used this text in working with my students, and I have always found that it communicates, clearly and simply, the mahamudra teachings of the Practice Lineage. I am very pleased that now English-speaking students can read and study this book in their own language."

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Naked Awareness
By Karma Chagme, Gyatrul Rinpoche (Commentary), B. Alan Wallace (Translator), lind Steele

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This is a 17th-century presentation of the union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen by Karma Chagme, one of the greatest patriarchs of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Natural Liberation : Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos
by Padmasambhava, Gyatrul Rinpoche, B. Alan Wallace (Translator)

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A Spacious Path to Freedom: Practical Instructions on the Union of Mahamudra and Atiyoga
by Karma-Chags-Med, Rinpoche Gyatrul, B. Alan Wallace.

From The Publisher. Drawing on enormous textual erudition and mastery of Tibetan oral traditions, Chagme sets forth the stages of meditation practice, including the cultivation of meditative quiescence and insight, the experiential identification of awareness, and the highest steps of Mahamudra and Atiyoga. Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche, a contemporary holder of the Payul lineage, offers a commentary that spells out modern-day relevancies.  

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Spectrum of Ecstasy
by Ngakpa Chogyam, Andrea Antonoff (Editor)

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Book Description The aim of Dzogchen is the reawakening of the individual to the primordial state of enlightenment which is naturally found in all beings. "The aim of Dzogchen is the reawakening of the individual to the primordial state of enlightenment which is naturally found in all beings."

BOOK JACKET "In this book, the Dzogchen teaching is presented through one of its most ancient texts, the tantra Kunjed Gyalpo, or "The All-creating King" - a personification of the primordial state of enlightenment. This tantra is the fundamental scripture of the Semde, or "Nature of Mind," tradition of Dzogchen and is the most authoritative source for understanding the Dzogchen view."