Through 40 black and white photographs, Matthieu Ricard invites us to this contemplation. He leads us into the unaltered vastness of landscapes from Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and beyond. He captures the tenderness of a radiant spiritual master or an innocent-eyed child. His luminous photographs, imbued with harmony, immerse us in a universe of peace, conducive… Read more »
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Notebooks of a Wandering Monk
The memoirs of renowned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard and his extraordinary journey toward inner freedom and compassion in action. Matthieu Ricard began his spiritual transformation at the age of twenty-one, in Darjeeling, India, when he met Tibetan teacher Kangyur Rinpoche, who deeply impressed the young man with his extraordinary quality of being. In Notebooks of a… Read more »
Read moreFreedom For All Of Us
Three luminary teachers unfold a compelling series of dialogues on inner freedom—what it is and how to cultivate it in ourselves and others. “We are, nearly all of us,” writes Matthieu Ricard, “the playthings of our whims, our conditioning, our impulses, our inner conflicts, our wandering thoughts, and our afflictive emotions. This servitude of ours… Read more »
Read moreOur Animal Neighbors: Compassion for Every Furry, Slimy, Prickly Creature on Earth
A story about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth’s creatures with compassion and empathy. Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not… Read more »
Read moreThe Emanated Scripture of Manjushri
The Emanated Scripture of Manjushri is quite unique in Tibetan literature, not only because of its being written in the form of questions and answers, alternating verse and prose, but because it is a compendium of short teachings that presents a limpid, concise, and yet profound instruction on the entire graded path to enlightenment. It… Read more »
Read moreBeyond the Robe: Science for Monks and All It Reveals about Tibetan Monks and Nuns
Twelve years ago, the Sager Family Foundation, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, and the Dalai Lama’s private office began a groundbreaking program called Science for Monks to teach Western science to Tibetan monks and nuns. Recently, Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced a decision by the leaders of the monasteries… Read more »
Read moreRecycle
Carried out between 1991 and 2008 on the themes of waste and recycling, Didier Ruef captured a variety of situations which reveals the face of humanity behind the waste it produces, recycles or has to endure. The work of a committed photographer, which urge the reader to understand and act, more forcefully than conventional calls,… Read more »
Read moreTurning Confusion into Clarity : A Guide to the Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism
Advice and encouragement from a leading spiritual teacher and popular author on how to approach the foundational practices of Tibetan Buddhism. For anyone interested in Buddhist practice and philosophy, this book gives detailed instruction and friendly and inspiring advice for those embarking on the Tibetan Buddhist path in earnest. By offering guidance on how to… Read more »
Read moreIt’s Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel “doomed” when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not… Read more »
Read moreHow Did I Get Here? Making Peace with the Road Not Taken
A literary exploration that asks seeks to answer the question: Have I lived the life I intended? Jesse Browner, a novelist with a full-time job at the United Nations, has written a book reminiscent of the Talking Heads classic song “Once in a Lifetime.” Based on an essay he wrote for Poets and Writers Magazine,… Read more »
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