============================================================================ Tibetan Meditation, Yoga, and Spiritual Practice Sources ============================================================================ ============================================================================ Buddhism - General ================== "550 Books on Buddhism" Dharma Publishing "Bodhisattva of Compassion" by John Blofeld Shambhala Publications "Entering the Stream" Excellent Introduction to Buddhism An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings by Samuel Burcholz and Sherab Chodzin Kohn Shambhala Publications "How the Swans Came to the Lake" A History of Buddhism in America Dharma Communications "The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen" Shambhala Publications "Ways of Enlightenment" Techniques of Spritual Practice Buddhist Studies at Nyingma Institute Dharma Publishing Excellent Introduction to Buddhist Practice ============================================================================ Tibetan Buddhism - General ========================== Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of Tibetan Buddhism should obtain the book catalogs from: Dharma Publishing Shambhala Publications Inc. Snow Lion Publications Dharma Communications and "550 Books on Buddhism" Note: There are many excellent books by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. "Kindness, Clarity, and Insight" by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso "Magic and Mystery in Tibet" Penguin Book "Initiations and Initiates in Tibet" Shambhala Publications, Inc. by Alexandra David-Neel "Memoirs of Political Officer's Wife in Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan" by Margret D. Williamson in collaboration with John Snelling Wisdom Publications "Ocean of Wisdom" by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso "Opening of the Wisdom Eye" by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso "Princess in the Land of Snows" by Jamyang Sakya and Julie Emery Shambhala Publishing "Reflections of a Himalayan Pilgrim" "Way of the White Clouds" by Lama Anagarika Govinda "Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up" A Practical Approach for Modern Life by B. Alan Wallace Dharmacrafts ============================================================================ Meditation - Practice ===================== Note: Many of the best books on meditation and yoga are advertised in "Yoga International" Magazine. Note: Many meditation and yoga books by all publishers listed here are available from Dharma Communications or Shambhala Publications. Both have catalogs and do extensive mail order. Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of Buddhism should obtain the book "550 Books on Buddhism" from Dharma Publishing. ============================================================================ Introduction To Meditation Books ================================ These are particularly good first books, but not only first books, on meditation. "How to Meditate" A Practical Guide by Kathleen McDonald edited by Robina Courtin Dharma Communications "Meditation" Kagyu Master Advice to Beginners by Bokar Rinpoche Dharma Communications "The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Kagyu Master A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation by Khenchen Thrangu Dharma Communications ============================================================================ Meditation - Practice ===================== "Kum Nye" Volumes 1 and 2 Good sections on meditation, by Lama Tarthang Tulku Tibetan Yoga, and self Dharma Publishing massage "Meditation" Advice to Beginners by Bokar Rinpoche DharmaCrafts "Openness Mind" by Lama Tarthang Tulku Dharma Publishing "The Practice of Tranquillity and Insight" A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation by Kenchen Thrangu ============================================================================ Tibetan ======= "A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night" A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by H.H. the Dalai Lama DharmaCrafts "Gesture of Balance" by Lama Tarthang Tulku Dharma Publishing "Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism" by John Powers Snow Lion Publications "Shambhala - Sacred Path of the Warrior" by Lama Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala Publishing "The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Practical guide A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Beginning and advanced by Khenchen Trangyu DharmaCrafts "The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane" Wisdom Tales from Tibet by Surya Das introduction by the Dalai Lama foreward by Daniel Goleman "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" One of the first Tibetan spiritual The Great Liberation through books ever transalated into English Hearing in the Bardo transalated with commentary by Francesca Freemantle and Lama Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala Publications "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche Snow Lion Publications "The World of Tibetan Buddhism" Numerous other books An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice by the Dalai Lama by Tenzin Gyatzo, The 14th Dalai Lama Translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa Wisdom Publications ============================================================================ Tantra ====== "Introduction to Tantra" A Vision of Totality by Lama Yeshe edited by Jonathan Landaw Dharma Communications "Passionate Enlightenment: Women in Tantric Buddhism" by Miranda Shaw Princeton University Press This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice. "Mother of the Universe: -- Ramprasad and Application Visions of the Goddess and Tantric Hymns of Enlightenment" by Les Hixson Quest Books "Tantra" by Philup Rawson "Tantric Mysticsm of Tibet" by John Blofeld "Tantric Practices in Nying-Ma" by Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche "Yoga, Tantra, and Meditation in Daily Life" by Swami Janakananda Pyramid Books ============================================================================ Applying Meditation And Spiritual Life To Everyday Life Path of Action ======================================================= Note: Many books on application of meditation and spiritual practice to daily life are listed in the catalogs of Dharma Communications and Parallax Press. "A Guide to Walking Meditation" by Thich Nhat Hanh Fellowship Publications Note: A practical instruction book by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh on how to extend formal meditation to the process of walking. "Chenrezig, Lord of Love" Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation by Bokar Rinpoche DharmaCrafts "Enlightened Courage" An Explanation of Atisha's Seven Point Mind Training by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche DharmaCrafts "Mastering Successful Work" Techniques on how to apply spiritual by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices to work. Dharma Publishing "Skillful Means" Techniques on how to apply spiritual by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices in daily life. Dharma Publishing "Start Where You Are" A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron DharmaCrafts "Transforming Problems Into Happiness" by Lama Zopa Rinpoche Wisdom Publications ============================================================================ Retreat -- Ascetic Practice =========================== "Jamgon Kontrul's Retreat Manual" translated by Ngawang Zangpo DharmaCrafts "Living With the Himalayan Masters" by Swami Rama Himalayan Institute Publishing "Sanctuaries" The Northeast A Guide to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreats in the United States by Jack and Marcia Kelley Shambhala Publications ============================================================================ Women's Spirituality ==================== "Mother of Knowledge" Formost Disciple of Padmasambhava Biography of Lady Yeshes mTsho-rgyal Dharma Publishing "Passionate Enlightenment: Women in Tantric Buddhism" by Miranda Shaw Princeton University Press This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice. ============================================================================ Children's Spiritual Books ========================== Note: DharmaCrafts has many spiritual books for children. "A Treasury of Wise Action" Jataka Tales for Older Children Jataka Tales of Compassion And Wisdom Dharma Communications "Dharma Family Treasures" Sharing Mindfulness with Children edited by Sandy Eastoak DharmaCrafts "Jataka Tales" Classic Series of Buddhist Stories Dharma Publishing Dharma Communications "Learning from the Dalai Lama" Simple introduction to the Buddhist Secrets of the Wheel of Time way of life for children. How to by Karen Pandell & Barry Bryant make mandalas at home. foreward by Richard Gere Kalachakra Dharma Communications ============================================================================ Martial Arts/Warrior Path And Spiritual Practice Books ====================================================== "The Door to Satisfaction" The Heart Advice of an Tibetan Buddhist Master by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche DharmaCrafts ============================================================================ The Arts And Spiritual Practice Books ===================================== "Creating Mandalas" For Insight, Healing, and Self-Expression by Susanne F. Fincher Foreward by Robert A. Johnson Shambhala Publications ============================================================================ Spiritual Practice Book Publishers and Distributors =================================================== Book catalogues are generally available : 21st Century Bookstore -- Spiritual Children's Books P.O. Box 702 -- Imports from India Fairfield, IA 52556 (515) 472-5105 Asian Humanities Press P.O. Box 3523 Fremont, CA 94539 (510) 659-8272 (510) 659-0501 -- Fax Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order 8585 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (800) 825-9798 Blue Dolphin Press Tibetan and Kagyu books 12380 Nevada City Highway Nevada City, CA 95959 (916) 265-6923 Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery P.O. Box 156 South Plank Road Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 (914) 688-7993 Dharma Publishing Nyingmapa Institute 2425 Hillside Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 548-5407 DharmaCrafts 405 Waltham St. Suite 234 Lexington, MA 02173 (617) 862-9211 East West Bookshop 1170 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025 (415) 325-5709 Element Books 42 Broadway Rockport, MA 01966 Heian International, Inc. 1815 West 205th Street Suite 301 Torrance, CA 90501 Himalayan Academy Publications 1819 Second St. Concord, CA 94519 Himalayan Institute Publishing RR1 Box 400 Honesdale, PA 18431 (800) 822-4547 Inner Directions Taoist books and others P.O. Box 231486 Encinitas, CA 92023 (800) 545-9119 Kamtsang Choling USA Bookstore Tibetan Kagyu books P.O. Box 27901-452 San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 661-6467 Nilgiri Press Books for translating spiritual Box 256 ideals into daily life Tomales, CA 94971 (800) 475-2369 Parallax Press Books on meditation, application P.O. Box 7355 to daily life and social activity Berkeley, CA 94707 Books by Thich Hhat Hanh Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products The Mystic Trader Large selection of Tibetan Religious articles Forest Grove, OR 97116 (800) 634-9057 Pyramid Books New Age Collection P.O. Box 3333 Altid Park Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933 (800) 333-4220 Samuel Weisner Books One of the oldest Box 612 York Beach, ME 03910-0612 (800) 423-7087 Shambhala Publications Inc. Major publisher 300 Massachusetts Ave. Horticultural Hall Boston, MA 02115 (617) 424-0228 Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center Box 199 Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service (800) 653-3315 -- Orders (916) 926-5796 -- Fax Snow Lion Publications P.O. Box 6483 Extensive Tibetan Books and Material Ithaca, NY 14851 (800) 950-0313 (607) 273-8519 State University of New York Press C/O CUP Services P.O. Box 6525 Ithaca, NY 14851 (800) 666-2211 Orders (607) 277-2211 Customer Service Triumph Books Box 216 Liguori, MO 63057-9999 (800) 325-9521, ext. 216 Wisdom Publications 361 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (800) 272-4050 Windhorse Publications Buddhist Books by Ven. Sangharakshita Heartwood Circle Newmarket, NH 003857 (603) 659-5456 Yes International Publishers (800) 866-2672 ==================================================== Spiritual Art, Statues, Thankas, Meditation Supplies ==================================================== Charles O.Hara P.O. Box121 Susquehana, PA 18847 (717) 853-4725 Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery P.O. Box 156 South Plank Road Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 (914) 688-7993 Dharma Publications Nyingmapa Institute 2425 Hillside Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 845-1710 DharmaCrafts 405 Waltham St. Suite 234 Lexington, MA 02173 (617) 862-9211 Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products 1334 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR 97116 (800) 634-9057 Pyramid Books New Age Collection P.O. Box 3333 Altid Park Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933 (800) 333-4220 Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center Box 199 Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service (800) 653-3315 -- Orders (916) 926-5796 -- Fax Tara Enterprises Kunzang Palyul Choling Monastery Tibetan (800) 775-TARA ======================================================= Spiritual Practice Video, Audio, Material for the Blind ======================================================= Audio Literature Presents Buddhist Books on Cassette 3800 Palos Verdes Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 (415) 952-3400 (800) 841-2665 Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monastery P.O. Box 156 Large selection South Plank Road Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 (914) 688-7993 Specific Videos: "Introduction to Zen Meditation" "Introduction to Zen Buddhism" "The Home Practice Tape" DharmaCrafts 405 Waltham St. Suite 234 Lexington, MA 02173 (617) 862-9211 Pacific Spirit 1334 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove, OR 97116 (800) 634-9057 ==================================================================== Periodicals -- Magazines ======================== Gesar Tibetan Buddhism Journal Dharma Publishing 2145 Hillside Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 548-5407 Kagyu Life International Tibetan Kagyu Journal P.O. Box 27901-452 San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 661-6467 Mandala Journal The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition FPMT Central Office P.O. Box 1778 Soquel, CA 95073 (408) 476-8435 Purple Lotus Journal Amitabha Publishing 628 San Mateo Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066 (415) 589-9559 Shambhala Sun 1365 Spruce St. Boulder, CO 80302-4886 (902) 422-8404 Tantra P.O. Box 108 Torreon, NM 87061-0108 (505) 384-2292 Tricycle, The Buddhist Reveiw P.O. Box 3000 Denville, NJ 07834-9897 (800) 950-7008 ===================================================================== Book Stores -- Meditation, Yoga ===================================================================== Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order 8585 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (800) 825-9798 Field's Bookstore Polk at California 1419 Polk St. San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 673-2027 Forest Books New and Used 3080 16th St. Mail Order San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 863-2755 Moe's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way 2476 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 849-2087 Shambhala Booksellers Telegraph and Dwight Way 2482 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 848-8443 Shakespere's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way 2499 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 841-8916 ============================================================================ Centers -- Meditation -- Practice ================================= ===================================================================== California ===================================================================== Most of these places offer free instruction in meditation. Call for details. This listing is primarily for the San Francisco Bay Area. A few major National Institutes are also listed. For Meditation and Yoga Instruction in other areas, the following books, available from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA, can be consulted. "A Handbook of Tibetan Culture" "Buddhist America" "Spirit Seeker's Guide" "North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers" available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to 1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 444-0190 ===================================== ===================================== Tibetan =========== Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa 2288 Fulton St. -- Meditation -- Instruction Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 841-3242 (510) 649-9470 =========== Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Kalu Rinpoche 1892 Fell St. -- Meditation -- Instruction San Francisco, CA (415) 752-5454 ==================== Kamtsang Choling USA -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal 33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats (415) 661-6467 74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID California Centers in: Los Angeles Nevada City San Diego San Luis Obispo Tiajuana 160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers =================== Nyingmapa Institute -- Meditation, Yoga 1815 Highland Place -- Many types of instruction Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 843-6812 =================== Padma Shedrup Ling -- Lama Yonten Box 117 -- Meditation -- Instruction Fairfax, CA 94978 (415) 485-1356 =================== Sang-ngak-cho-dzong -- Nyingma 2508 Eagle Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 865-1394 ==================================================================== National Locations ==================================================================== For meditation and yoga instruction in various locations, the following books, available from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA, can be consulted. "A Handbook of Tibetan Culture" "Buddhist America" "Spirit Seeker's Guide" "North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers" available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to 1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 444-0190 ======================== ================ Kamtsang Choling -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal 33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats (415) 661-6467 -- International Institute 74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID California Centers in: Los Angeles Nevada City San Diego San Luis Obispo Tijuana 160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers Call, write, or email for locations ================= Namgyal Institute -- Buddhist Studies P.O. Box 127 -- North American Monastery Ithaca, NY 14851 -- of the Dalai Lama (607) 273-0739 ================ Naropa Institute -- Kagyu, Lama Chogyam Trungpa 2130 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 444-0202 =================================== Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism 108 N.W. 83rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98100 (206) 789-2573 ============================================================= The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition FPMT Central Office Global network of Buddhist centers and P.O. Box 1778 activities Soquel, CA 95073 Founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and (408) 476-8435 Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche ==================================================================== Vegetarian Cook Books ==================================================================== "The Odiyan Cook Book" Dharma Publishing ==================================================================== Computer Community ==================================================================== There are a number of Buddhist Computer Bulletin Boards. Several are listed as a place to start. Access to Insight Specializes in Theravada Buddhism P.O. Box 107 and practice centers Pepperell, MA 01463 (508) 433-5847 America Online Buddhist special interest groups and file library (614) 457-8600 BuddhaNet Buddhist file library +61-2-456-4483 member of both DharmaNet and BodhiNet Compuserve Large online Buddhist community (614) 457-8600 Dharmanet International Major Buddhist network Barry Kapke, Director P.O. Box 4951 Berkeley, CA 94704-4951 Dzogchen Foundation http://www.kei.com/homepages/surya/dzogchen/ Kamtsang Choling Home Page International Kagyu Organization http://144.92.74.130 Lama Surya Das http://www.kei.com/homepages/surya/ Nyingma Institute Home Page http://www-leland.stanford.edu:80/~wgs/nyngctr.html Tiger Team Buddhist Information Network 1920 Francisco St. Suite 112 Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 268-0102 -- data -- Specializes in Tibetan and Zen Buddhism (510) 540-6565 -- voice The Well Large collection of Buddhist special interest groups info@well.sf.ca.us large online Buddhist community (415) 332-4335 ======================================================================= Human Rights -- Socially Engaged Spiritual Practice ======================================================================= Amnesty International San Francisco Office (415) 441-3733 Ananda Marga Tantra Yoga Path of Bliss Quest Center activity in 200 countries R.R. 1, Box 1366 Hop Bottom, PA 18824 (717) 289-4021 Buddhist Peace Fellowship Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc P.O. Box 4650 Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 525-8596 Community of Mindful Living Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc P.O. Box 7355 Mindfullness practice in daily life Berkeley, CA 94704 Thich Nhat Hanh orientation (510) 527-3751 Fellowship of Reconciliation Box 271 Nyack, NY 10960 The nondenominational Fellowship is dedicated to nonviolent resolution of conflict, integration of faith in daily life, and compassionate action. Tibet:--------------------------------------------------------------- Canada Tibet Committee 4675 Coolbrook Montreal, Quebec H3X ZK7 Canada (514)-487-0665 (514)-487-7825 email: fourniel@ere.umontreal.ca International Campaign for Tibet Representative of the Dalai Lama 1735 I Street, NW, Suite 615 Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 785-1515 (202) 785-4343 Fax email: ict@igc@apc.org International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet 347 Dolores Street, Suite 206 San Francisco, CA. 94110 (415)-252-5967 (415)-626-0865 Fax email: iclt@igc.apc.org Tibet House Brochures and newsletters 241 East 32nd St. New York, NY 10016 Tibet Support Group 43 New Oxford Street London WC1A IBH England 71-240-2493 71-405-3814 Fax email: tibetsupport@gn.apc.org Tibetan Aid Project Supports monks, nuns, and monasteries in Asia 2910 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (800) 33-TIBET (510) 84-TIBET (510) 548-2230 Fax email: tap@dnai.com Tibetan Rights Campaign Newsletter 4649 Sunnyside Ave. North Suite 342 P.O. Box 31966 Seattle, WA 98103-0066 (206) 547-1015 Tibetan Woman's Association Mcleodganj, Dharamala, HP, India 91-1892-2527 91-1892-4213 Fax email: two@cta.unv.ernet.in Women Working For Tibetans P.O. Box 21614 1850 Commercial Drive Vancouver, B.C. V5N 4A0 (604)-737-7701 ============================================================================ ============================================================================