A selection of books about Buddhism
Available to buy online or at your local Dechen centre
Diamond Sky: Preparing for Vajrayana
An accessible and practical account of the Buddhist path for anyone wishing to understand the essential points of Buddhism and gain a deeper understanding of the path to enlightenment.
River of Memory: Dharma Chronicles
The memories, dreams and reflections of a modern lama born in the West who became heir to the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
River of Memory: Dharma Chronicles tells the remarkable story of the scholar and meditation master Lama Jampa Thaye – one of the first fully authorised masters of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition born and brought up in the West.
The Essentials of Tibetan Buddhism
This comprehensive introduction contains all the essential information you for an in-depth knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, including what Tibetan Buddhism is, how it has developed, an insight into all the main teachings and practices, and a summary of the major schools both in Tibet as as they are now spreading in the West.
A Garland of Gold: The Early Kagyu Masters in India and Tibet
This new edition of Lama Jampa’s history of the early masters of the great Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, charts the flow of esoteric teaching from India to Tibet and allowing the reader to enter the sacred realm of spiritual transmission. Also included are original translations of five songs of mahamudra composed by early lineage holders.
Patterns in Emptiness: Understanding Dependent Origination in Buddhism
Dependent origination’ is the key to understanding the teachings of the Buddha and transforming our disturbing emotions into true wisdom and compassion.
This subject lies at the very heart of Buddha’s teachings, and is central to an authentic understanding of the Buddha Dharma.