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Women of Wisdom by Tsultrim Allione
(paperback) $16.95
Contains inspiring biographies of six realized Tibetan yoginis,
including the life of Ayu Khadro the 116-year-old treasure revealer
of the Simhamuka Sadhana. Includes a lengthy preface and biographical
information about the author's life as a Buddhist nun, mother, and
lay practitioner. This new edition published in 2000 includes a
forty page addendum to the preface.
Buy from our bookstore at bookstore@taramandala.org
or 970-264-6098.
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The
Life and Teachings of Naropa by Herbert V. Guenther
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The
Buddha From Brooklyn by Martha Sherrill
The author takes the reader on a riveting journey into the seductive
and sometimes disquieting world of Tibetan Buddhism. It tells the
story of how a Brooklyn housewife's life is transformed by her recognition
as a Tibetan Buddhist Tulku.
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Cave
in the Snow: A Western Women's Quest for Enlightenment by Vicki
MacKenzie
Recounts the spiritual journey of English nun Ani Tenzin Palmo through
her early Buddhist training and then twelve years of solitary retreat
in a Himalayan cave.
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Delog:
Journey to Realms Beyond Death by Delog Dawa Drolma
The account of Chagdud Tulku's mother as she traveled the worlds beyond
death and returned after a five-day death trance.
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The
Divine Madman by Keith Dowman
This book is the first biography to appear in the west of a Crazy
Adept "at work." In contrast to other more ascetical teachers
of the East who teach negation of the body and its desires, Drukpa
Kunley used desire, emotion, and sexuality to arouse enlightenment,
insight, and delight in all he encountered.
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The
Life of Milarepa by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa
The most beloved story of the Tibetan people and one of the greatest
source books for the contemplative life in all of world literature.
This biography presents the quest for spiritual perfection, but is
also a powerful and graphic folk tale, full of magic, disaster, feuds,
deception and humor.
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The
Life of Shabkar translated by Matthieu Ricard
This autobiography of a famous Tibetan Dzogchen Yogi tells of his
training, his teachers, his years of solitary retreat and his wanderings
in the mountains living his realization.
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The
Lives and Liberation of Princess Mandarava by Lama Chonam
and Sangye Khandro
This traditional biography recounts Mandarava's struggles and triumphs
over many lifetimes before she became Padmasambhava's principal
consort prior to his teaching in Tibet.
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Lord
of the Dance by Chagdud Tulku
This autobiography of Chagdud Tulku is a rich weaving of spiritual
insight, high adventure and Tibetan culture as it was transplanted
into the refugee communities of Nepal and India.
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The
Lotus-Born: The Life Story of Padmasambhava by Yeshe Tsogyal
Written by Padmasambhava's most important Tibetan female disciple
contains history, legend and spiritual advice he gave for future
generations.
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Machig
Labdron and the Foundations of Chöd by Jerome Edou
Provides wonderful material on Chöd, Machig Labdron's biography,
and investigations of the origins of Mahamudra Chöd. Very inspirational.
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Masters
of Meditation and Miracles by Tulku Thondrop
Presents colorful biographies of thirty-five realized teachers in
the Longchen Nyingthig lineage who were full of peace, enlightenment
and amazing miracles.
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Masters
of Mahamudra by Keith Dowman
Stories of the lives of the eighty-four Mahasiddhas of India with
realization songs and commentaries on each.
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Meetings
with Remarkable Women by Lenore Friedman
Celebrates the flowering of women in American Buddhism. Lenore Friedman
profiles seventeen distinguished female teachers who have taught in
the United States. The women she writes about vary in background,
personality and form of teaching, but together they represent the
growing influence of women in American Buddhism.
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Prayer
Flags: The Life and Spiritual Teachings of Jigten Sumgon by
Kenpo Konchog Gyaltsen
Includes a clear and succinct discussion of the tantric path of
Mahamudra. Also includes teachings, vajra songs, and biographies
of Drikung Kagyu siddhas.
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Sky
Dancer by Keith Dowman
This biography of Yeshe Tsogyal, consort of Padmasambhava, the most
famous of the enlightened women of Tibet, is one of the few writings
that present the spiritual practices and evolution of female aspirants.
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Mother
of Knowledge translated by Nam-Mkha'Is Nying-Po
The story of Yeshe Tsogyal's spiritual career, her struggles and
progress. It is her record of the teachings she received from Padmasambhava,
as well as those she herself gave as her spiritual experience deepened.
A beautiful and intimate record of the profound connection between
disciple and teacher.
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