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Open Monday to Saturday     11am - 4pm     until December 18th 2009

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This book introduces the Buddhas, whose example of peace and wisdom is the inspiration for millions of people around the world. Beautifully illustrated and elegantly worded, each page reveals a different aspect of enlightenment, teaching how adults and children alike can begin to develop these good qualities themselves.


The Wheel of Life DVD- "The final result of watching this play is that we will develop and maintain the strong determination to liberate ourself and others permanently from the sufferings of this life and countless future lives - this is its purpose. It is a wonderful play of holy Dharma"  - Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

 

From the Western Shugden Society ...


A Great Deception - Using ground-breaking research, this book looks behind the saintly image to expose the real Dalai Lama; a religious and political dictator, who is responsible for persecuting not only his own people, but millions of people around the World.


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We sell all of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's books:
Please visit Tharpa's website for full details and on-line purchasing.

How to Solve our Human Problems The Four Noble Truths

In this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us completely. Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger, create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Buddha’s popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths offers a clear and simple solution, guiding us to an oasis of peace within our hearts.

The New Meditation Handbook
Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful


This popular and practical best-selling manual, now revised to make it more accessible to the general reader, allows us to discover for ourselves the inner peace and lightness of mind that come from meditation.

Introduction to Buddhism
An Explanation of the Buddhist
Way of Life


Who was Buddha?
The nature of our mind
Past and future lives
Karma
Why and how to meditate
What is liberation?
The path to enlightenment


Transform Your Life A Blissful Journey


What is the real meaning of human life?
How to find the source of happiness
The actual methods to solve our daily problems
How to accomplish our ultimate goal

 

Eight Steps to Happiness The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness

An inspiring explanation of one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings
Practical instructions on how you can transform life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Essential advice on how to awaken your potential for limitless love, compassion, and wisdom

Universal Compassion Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times

How to develop universal love and compassion, the source of all happiness. Practical instructions on training our mind to solve all our daily problems. Inspiring advice on transforming all our experiences into a profound spiritual path.

Heart of Wisdom An Explanation of the Heart Sutra

Are things as solid and real as they appear?
Realize the truth behind appearances
Discover the dream-like nature of our world
Cultivate the wisdom that liberates the mind

Joyful Path of Good Fortune The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment

A complete guide to the essential teachings of Buddha
Step-by-step guidance on all the meditations leading to full enlightenment. Practical methods for transforming our life and finding lasting peace and happiness

Understanding the Mind The Nature and Power of the Mind

What is the mind and how does it work?
Which types of mind lead to inner peace and happiness, and which do not?
How can an understanding of our mind be applied to our daily life?

The Bodhisattva Vow A Practical Guide to Helping Others

A practical guide to the Bodhisattva's way of life
An explanation of the Bodhisattva vows and the six perfections
An essential companion for practitioners of Mahayana Buddhism

Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
How to Enjoy a Life of Great Meaning and Altruism

A new translation of a famous and universally loved poem for daily living
Conveys the great lucidity and poetic beauty of the original, while preserving its full impact and spiritual insight. Invokes special positive states of mind, and gradually introduces us to the entire path to enlightenment

Meaningful to Behold The Bodhisattva's Way of Life

How to develop and maintain authentic love and compassion for others
How to practise the Bodhisattva's way of life
How to engage in the actual methods that lead to full enlightenment

Ocean of Nectar The True Nature of All Things

The first complete commentary in English to the great Buddhist classic, Guide to the Middle Way. A comprehensive presentation of the philosophical reasoning establishing emptiness.
An indispensible guide for the serious student of Mahayana Buddhism

Heart Jewel The Essential Practices of Kadampa Buddhism

How to develop compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength
How to overcome obstacles and difficulties on our spiritual path
How to create the right conditions for our spiritual practice and development
Understanding what happens when we die
Learning to face our own death without fear

Guide to Dakini Land
The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice of Buddha Vajrayogini

The first complete explanation in English to the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Buddha Vajrayogini
Special methods for transforming all our daily activities into a swift and blissful path to full enlightenment
An indispensable guide and authoritative manual for Vajrayogini practitioners

Essence of Vajrayana
The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice of Heruka Body Mandala

The first complete explanation in English to the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Heruka body mandala
Sublime methods for transcending our ordinary minds and attaining pure selfless joy
The actual method to accomplish the supreme bliss of full enlightenment in this lifetime

Tantric Grounds & Paths How to Enter, Progress on, and Complete the Vajrayana Path

What is the relationship between Sutra and Tantra
How to enter and progress in Vajrayana practicethrough the four classes of Tantra
How to complete the path to full enlightenment through the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra

Clear Light of Bliss Tantric Meditation Manual

The first complete explanation in English of Tantric Mahamudra
A highly acclaimed presentation of the most advanced practices of Vajrayana Buddhism
An invaluable aid to those travelling the Tantric swift path to full enlightenment

 

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