Study resources
Books
For those interested in learning more about or deepening their understanding of Buddhist philosophy, here is a list of recommended reading.
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Pema Wangyal Rinpoche and Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche have recommended the following books during their teachings:
| Books: Some recommended reading by our teachers | ||
| Title | Author | Publisher |
| The Way of the Bodhisattva | Shantideva | Shambhala |
| The Words of My Perfect Teacher | Patrul Rinpoche | Sage / Shambhala |
| The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones | Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| Treasury of Precious Qualities | Kangyur Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| Jewel Ornament of Liberation | Gampopa | Snow Lion |
| Letter to a friend (Zintri) | Nagarjuna, Kyabje Kangyur Rinpoche | Padmakara |
| Introduction to the Middle Way | Chandrakirti | Shambhala |
| The Adornment of the Middle Way | Shantarakshita | Shambhala |
| Madhyamakavatara - transcription of the teachings given by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in Dordogne, France | Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche | Khyentse Foundation |
| Uttaratantra teachings - transcription of a teaching given by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in Dordogne, France | Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche | Padmakara |
| Biographies of the Buddha, such as: Taranatha: Soleil de la confiance, Padmakara, Old Path White Clouds (Thich Nhat Hanh) | Various | Full Circle Publishing / Parallax Press |
The following books have been recommended by friends & students:
| Books: List of books recommended by friends | ||
| Title | Author | Publisher |
| What the Buddha Taught | Walpola Rahula | Grove Press / Oneworld Publications |
| The Way of the Bodhisattva | Shantideva | Shambhala |
| Words of My Perfect Teacher | Patrul Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| The Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher | Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang | Shambhala |
| The Hundred 100 Verses of Advice | Padampa Sangye | Shambhala |
| Counsels from my Heart | Dudjom Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| Dakini Teachings: Padmasambhava's Oral Instructions to Lady Tsogyal | Padmasambhava (translated by E. Pema Kunsang) | Shambhala |
| Lady of the Lotus Born | Gyalwa Changchub & Namkhai Nyingpo | Shambhala |
| What Makes You Not a Buddhist? | Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche | Snow Lion |
| The Four Noble Truths | H.H. Dalai Lama | HarperCollins |
| Enlightened Courage | Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche | Padmakara / Snow Lion |
| Masters of Meditation and Miracles | Tulku Thondup | Shambhala |
| Dhammapada | Various | Shambhala / Nilgiri Press / Penguin |
| Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava | Yeshe Tsogyal (Translated by Gwendolyn Bays) | Dharma Publishing |
| Extracting the Quintessence of Accomplishment | Dudjom Rinpoche | Padmakara |
| Empowerment & the Path of Liberation | Tsele Natsok Rangdrol | |
| Circle of the Sun | Tsele Natsok Rangdrol | |
| Delog: Journey to Realms Beyond Death | Delog Dawa Drolma | Padma Publishing |
| Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness | Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche | Longchen Foundation |
| Old Path, White Clouds | Thich Nhat Hanh | Rider |
| The Sun My Heart | Thich Nhat Hanh | Rider |
| Present Moment, Wonderful Moment | Thich Nhat Hanh | Rider |
| Cutting through Spiritual Materialism | Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| The Myth of Freedom | Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| Dharma Art | Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche | Shambhala |
| The Wisdom of No Escape | Pema Chodron | Shambhala |
| Journey to Enlightenment | Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Matthieu Ricard | Aperture |
| Lotus Sutra | Burton Watson / Various | Columbia University Press |
| Sutra of Golden Light | R.E. Emmerick / Various | Pali Text Society |
| The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti | Translated by Robert Thurman | |
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