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Article Description Level
The Way of the Buddha An introductory talk given by His Holiness Sakya Trizin on the Buddha's teachings and the Mahayana path. Beginner
Advice on Spiritual Practice From short talks given in the US by HH 16th Karmapa Beginner
Interview with His Holiness Sakya Trizin An interview with His Holiness Sakya Trizin during his visit to Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling in 1991. Beginner
24 Questions and Answers A clear and concise set of responses to frequently-asked-questions about the path of Tibetan Buddhism, by Lama Jampa Thaye.

Beginner

Breath of the Dakinis Some guidance on receiving teachings, and the significance of the lama, taking refuge, the bodhisattva vow, initiations, reading transmissions and instructions. By Lama Jampa Thaye. Beginner
A Brief History of Buddhism in Tibet A brief account of the development of the major traditions of dharma in Tibet. Intermediate
The Nine Yanas of the Nyingma tradition The nine ways (yanas) embody the ascending sequence to be followed by the practitioner in developing the view, meditation and activity that will lead to Buddhahood - from a teaching given by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinopche (1910 – 1991). Advanced
The Life of Bari Lotsawa A short biography of the great translator and early Sakya throne holder and guru of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, by Lama Jampa Thaye Advanced
The Life of the First Karma Thinleypa A short biography of the first incarnation of the venerable Karma Thinleypa tulkus, by Karma Thinley Rinpoche Advanced
The Life of Shakyashri Bhadra A short biography of the Kashmiri mahapandita who visited Tibet in the 13th Century by A. O'Sullivan Advanced
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