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A somewhat unusual title for a Buddhist text but one replete with meaning. Using poetic verses, this work delves into the theme of addiction, whilst emphasizing the destructive nature of clinging to worldly attachments. Dudul Dorje draws parallels between various forms of suffering and the importance of recognizing that they are rooted in the mind. This text has been translated by Dr. Joseph McClellan.

Buddhist

A Prayer to Lord Atiśa

"A Prayer To Lord Atiśa And His Spiritual Sons" by Khenpo Ngawang Palzang is a heartfelt supplication to Lord Atiśa and the spiritual sons who have followed in his footsteps. In this prayer, the author expresses deep reverence and devotion to these spiritual figures who have mastered the teachings and traditions of Buddhism. The text serves as a spiritual guide and a source of inspiration for those on the path of Tibetan Buddhism.

Biographical

Biography of Getse Lama Jigme Ngotsar Gyatso

Holder of the Longchen Nyingtik, disciple of Jigme Lingpa, and founder of Kilung Monastery, Jigme Ngotsar Gyatso, aka Getse Lama Sönam Tenzin, helped establish and promulgate the teachings of his masters. Come take a glimpse into the enlightened life of this master by reading his concise biography, penned by Tenzin Lungtok Nyima.

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Tenzin Lungtok Nyima

Biographical

The Biography of Dola Jigme Kalzang

Tubten Kongchen Dorje

Biographical

A Brief Biography of Tulku Rangjung

Togden Śākya Śrī

Biographical

Bindu of the Subtlest Quintessence: A Sādhana of the Sublime Great Compassionate One

Khen Orgyen Namgyal

Biographical

Biography of Khyungtrul Pema Trinle Gyatso

Wönpo Gelek

Biographical

A Brief Biography:

The Successive Incarnations of Tsoknyi Özer

Döndrub Gyal

Contemporary

Waterfall of Youth

Drukpa Zhabdrung, Ngawang Namgyal & Lopön Nadok

Governmental

Sixteen Self-Assertions

Dilgo Khyentse Tashi Paljor

Biographical

The Wondrous Light of Lunar Nectar: Biography of Kunga Palden

Buddhist

Devotion is the Highest Practice

Devotion is the Highest Practice is a succinct text, a practice a devotee resounds in the early morning, Khenpo Ngawang Palzang strikes a central point of Buddhist tantra and rings the ever-sounding bell in the belfry of devotion. It is a wonderful read replete with genuine devotion and longing.

Biographical

The Biography of Ḍākki Losal Drölma

Collated, researched, and written by Tubten Chödar, The Biography of Ḍākki Losal Drölma systematizes and encapsulates the enlightened life of this female master of primordial wisdom. Losal Drölma was pivotal in the treasure teachings that he brought forth and became the Dharma custodian of his teachings.

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Audio

The Hook Which Invokes Blessings: A Supplication to Jalu Dorje

A new narration of a text composed by Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje himself is now available on Tib Shelf's Sound Cloud. It is a beautiful supplication penned for the benefit of his students and aptly describes samsara's woes and how we, through the accumulation of negative karma, are in need of the blessings of enlightened masters of past, present and future.

Buddhist

A Spontaneous Vajra Song of Definitive Meaning That Supplicates the Great Charioteers of the Luminous Mahāmudrā

The Drop of Spring, composed by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, inspires the reader by supplicating the early Dagpo Kagyu lineage. The Dagpo Kagyu branch began with Gampopa Sönam Rinchen, one of Milarepa's closest students. In this composition, Khyentse Wangpo makes aspirational prayers on the path of the luminous Mahāmudrā.

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Tib Shelf is an open platform to access a growing cache of translated Tibetan texts across a vast array of time periods and genres. Through an inclusive and collaborative approach, we strive to save otherwise forgotten translations and support the preservation of Tibetan History, Culture and Wisdom.

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Buddhist

Biographical

UPCOMING TRANSLATIONS

Tenzin Lungtok Nyima

Tubten Kongchen Dorje

A Brief Biography of Tulku Rangjung

Togden Śākya Śrī

Khen Orgyen Namgyal

Wönpo Gelek

A Brief Biography:

The Successive Incarnations of Tsoknyi Özer

Döndrub Gyal

Drukpa Zhabdrung, Ngawang Namgyal & Lopön Nadok

Dilgo Khyentse Tashi Paljor

Buddhist

Biographical

PAST TRANSLATIONS

Audio

Buddhist

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