What's New - learn about recent arrivals in that are hot off the press!
What's Noteworthy - see which books are being used in our various classes and discussions!
What's Next - the books that are due to be released from the publisher in the near future!
What’s New? Check out these recent releases in Dharma publishing!
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Wise Teacher, Wise Student: Tibetan Approaches to a Healthy Relationship by Alexander Berzin
The relationship between a teacher and student can be the most rewarding and life-enhancing experience. But it can also be fraught with problems and misunderstandings. For Westerners working with Eastern teachers, the difficulties can be compounded by cultural differences, language barriers, and divergent expectations. This book explores these issues and reexamines traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings revealing methods to heal wounds and develop healthy relationships that can be applied to benefit students in any tradition. ($17.25 discounted for everyone) -
Becoming Buddha: Awakening the Wisdom and Compassion to Change Your World by Robert Sachs
Buddhist masters say that we are in a "Dark Age". Terrorist attacks, wars, economic failures, and natural disasters have created an atmosphere of fear. Tibetan masters encourage us not to lose heart -catastrophes have happened before and we have overcome them. Sachs shows how Tibetan Buddhist teachings can have a real influence on our personal lives and equally on contemporary politics. He presents the four thoughts that revolutionize the mind, and demonstrates how we must take personal responsibility for the future. The Four Noble Truths show us there is no need to despair; and the four components of action will change our attitude to life and give us practical instruction on how to act. Using the power of meditation to make a difference, we can turn the inherent goodness of the human race into positive energy to help transform the world. ($18.25 discounted for everyone) -
Dignity and Discipline: Reviving Full Ordination for Buddhist Nuns by Thea Mohr and Jampa Tsedroen
Many of the issues surrounding bhiksuni (nun) ordination in Tibetan Buddhism are shared by other parts of the Buddhist world. While some regard the bhiksuni ordination movement to be largely driven by Western Buddhist converts, efforts to revive the female order have actually been initiated by various progressive Asian monks and nuns over the last century. This is a collection of essays taken from a global conference on bhiksuni ordination from all traditions that took place in Germany. The essays in this book cover the breadth of Buddhist traditions and convey the history and the vision for the future of the role of women as ambassadors and curators of the ordained Buddhist community. ($17.25 discounted for everyone) -
Unlimiting Mind: The Radically Experiential Psychology of Buddhism by Andrew Olendzki
Grounded in deep scholarship, psychological sophistication, and decades of teaching and personal practice, this much-anticipated collection of essays helps readers gain a richer understanding of Buddhism. Each brief chapter stands alone as a sparklingly appealing presentation of a particular important, challenging concept that underlies the Buddhist teachings — such as karma, self and no-self, interconnection, and interdependence, and as a whole the book comprises one of the best overviews available of the concepts that underlie the Buddhist worldview. ($14.50 discounted for everyone) -
Turning the Wheel of Truth: Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching by Ajahn Sucitto
Immediately after his enlightenment, the Buddha gave a talk that contained within it the foundation for all further Buddhist teachings. The text of this remarkable discourse is presented here and is brilliantly illuminated by a respected, contemporary teacher of the Theravada tradition. This discourse by the Buddha, called “The Sutta That Set in Motion the Wheel of the Truth,” is revered by all schools of Buddhism, yet it isn’t studied regularly due to the density of the material it contains. Ajahn Sucitto’s engaging, chapter-by-chapter unpacking of the text makes it accessible for everyone, showing how it serves as a complete digest of all the Buddhist teachings, and thus, as a worthy guide for life. ($15.50 discounted for everyone) -
The Banyan Deer: A Parable of Courage and Compassion by Rafe Martin
A tale both ancient and timely — and a moving story of compassion in the face of personal loss and trials — The Banyan Deer is a parable that highlights courage, triumph, and the meaning of true wisdom. Beautifully illustrated and elegantly told, this emotional tale resonates with all readers, no matter the age. Illustrated sumptuously by Richard Wehrman’s images, this book makes an ideal gift. A wonderful keepsake for anyone facing transitions or rites of passage, this is a story for recent graduates, environmentalists, animal lovers, and anyone who wants a meaningful fable in a lovely package. ($13.75 discounted for everyone) -
Awakening the Kind Heart: How to Meditate on Compassion by Kathleen McDonald
Everyone appreciates kindness. A smile, a few friendly words, a show of concern when we’re troubled or feeling unwell, an offer of help — gestures of kindness like these brighten our day and ease whatever sadness we may feel in our hearts. And just as we appreciate other people being kind to us, others appreciate it when we are kind to them. But though kindness is important, it doesn’t always come easily: sometimes we are filled with anger, jealousy, or pride, and being kind is the last thing we feel like doing. Or we get so caught up in our work and responsibilities that we find no time to think of others. Kathleen McDonald introduces two powerful methods for awakening the kind heart in us all. The first is the practice of the four immeasurable thoughts — love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. The second method is thought transformation, a beautiful practice based on a short, eight-verse text that is an exemplary guide to living compassionately. ($14.50 discounted for everyone) -
Toward a True Kinship of Faiths by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama shows how the challenges of globalization can also move us in another direction, to a deeper plane where nations, cultures, and individuals connect through their shared human nature. All major religions confront the same perennial questions; each have distinct forms of expression. But this marvelous diversity of insight has the potential for inspiring dialogue which can enrich everyone’s pursuit of wisdom. All faith traditions turn to compassion as a guiding principle for living a good life. It is the task of all people with an aspiration to spiritual perfection to affirm the fundamental value of the compassion. In this way we can truly develop a deep recognition of the value of other faiths, and on that basis, we can cultivate genuine respect. ($22.75 discounted for everyone) -
Our discount policy for the Bookstore has changed.
As of January 1, 2010, Kadampa Center no longer offers a member discount on every book in our Bookstore. However, we do still offer discounts on selected books, and the discounts are now available to everyone. We discount books currently being used in our classes (such as Discovering Buddhism) and for teachings (such as books Geshe-la uses on Sundays), and also selected new releases. We have posted a sign at the Bookstore checkout table listing which books are discounted and their discounted prices.
Please remember that proceeds from our Bookstore go to build our long life stupa, for the benefit of all beings, as directed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to bookstore@kadampa-center.org. -
Buddha at the Apocalypse: Awakening from a Culture of Destruction by Kurt Spellmeyer
Timely and audacious, Buddha at the Apocalypse challenges us to look directly at the devastating assumptions underlying the very mechanisms of the modern world. We believe with certainty in the inevitable forward march of progress, in the natural rightness of humankind’s control of the environment, and, most pervasively, in the idea of an epic struggle that requires righteousness to utterly destroy evil. These images of apocalypse and dominance pervade our language, our politics, and, with coming of 2012, even our escapist entertainment. Spellmeyer offers us an alternative view that comes like breath of cool, fresh air in these times. -
Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World by Mary Pipher
"There are three kinds of secrets," Mary Pipher writes in this memoir. "Those we keep from everyone, those we keep from certain people, and those we keep from ourselves. Writing this book forced me to deal with all three." From any perspective, Seeking Peace is revelatory. In books such as Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other, psychologist Pipher became famous by writing about others. In this sensitive confessional, she describes her unconventional childhood in small-town Nebraska; her deep passion for working with people; and her painful realization that her fame was ruining her life. This touching book tells us much about learning to come to peace with ourselves. ($14.75 discounted for everyone) -
A Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen
In vibrant and down-to-earth language this book contains the full panorama of the teachings of Buddhism, from the very basic to the very profound trainings of the Mahayana and Vajrayana systems. The author is respected and beloved as an accomplished scholar, teacher, translator, and author. This highly-readable work is an indispensable guide for those who sincerely want to study and practice the Buddha's teachings. ($23.75 discounted for everyone) -
The Heart of the Universe: Exploring the Heart Sutra by Mu Soeng
Though The Heart Sutra is an ancient Buddhist scripture, scholars are now discovering how it offers insight into the nature of an ultimate reality perceived through intuitive wisdom. Fascinatingly, quantum physicists are increasingly discovering interesting parallels between science and the basic insights of The Heart Sutra. In this important offering, Mu Soeng shows how the intellectual and the intuitive can begin to meet. In offering a commentary on this important piece of the world’s great religious literature, The Heart of the Universe establishes a broad context to encounter The Heart Sutra on many levels — historical, spiritual, and empirical — each serving to interdependently illuminate the other. ($14.50 discounted for everyone) -
Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems Edited by Ravi Nathwani & Kate Vogt
This collection of timeless poetry celebrates the eternal spiritual truth within each heart. Since ancient times, this hidden essence has been symbolized by the number 108. There are 108 earthly desires, 108 human feelings, 108 delusions, 108 beads in the traditional meditation mala, and 108 sacred poems in this anthology. Filled with crystalline wisdom from the great poets, sages, saints, and mystics, this selection of poems is a collective expression of universal heart-filled wisdom. The poems span a wide range of cultures and civilizations, and each one offers a unique perspective about the path to awakening. ($15.50 discounted for everyone) -
The Power and the Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy by Dr. Andrew Holecek
We all encounter obstacles on a daily basis—from small inconveniences and nuisances to the really big hardships wreaking havoc with our lives. Sometimes just the small things are enough to set us reeling. Andrew Holecek offers us a progressive path, beginning with common, easily understood hardships, and moving on to more subtle and challenging ones that commonly arise on our spiritual journeys. While the material is mostly drawn from Buddhist principles, many wisdom traditions are brought into the discussion. ($18.25 discounted for everyone) -
The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Wisdom by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
This gem, the sequel to The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace, contains the essence of the Dalai Lama's teachings on life and death. Think of this as the essential guide to both living and dying well from one of the most important spiritual teachers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among the topics covered are:
- Contentment, Joy and Living Well
- Facing Death and Dying
- Dealing with Anger and Emotion
- Compassion—the Basis for Human Happiness
- Giving and Receiving
This charming packaged is designed for the busy person who is always on the go: a small format, flapped paperback that will easily fit in a purse, backpack, or briefcase. ($11.75 discounted for everyone) -
How Much is Enough?: Buddhism, Consumerism, and the Human Environment Edited by Richard Payne
The massive outpouring of consumer products available to most people living in the West today might alone lead one to ask "How much is enough?" But at the same time, if we allow ourselves to see the social, political, economic, and environmental consequences of the system that produces such a mass of "goods," then the question is not simply a matter of one’s own personal choice, but points to the profound interconnectedness of our day-to-day decisions. The ease with which we can acquire massive quantities of food, clothing, and various electronic goods directly connects each of us with not only environmental degradation and with sweatshops and child labor in India or Africa, but also with the ongoing financial volatility of Western capitalist economies, and the increasing discrepancies of wealth in all countries. How Much is Enough? confronts these issues with brilliant critiques. -
Heartfelt Advice by Lama Dudjom Dorjee
Those new to Buddhism will enjoy this book's clear explanations of key Buddhist concepts; experienced students will find it to be a useful reference guide and study companion. Heartfelt Advice can be read as a continuous work, or read as a collection of ninety-five vignettes for daily reading and inspiration. The author's insight and kind-heartedness shine through the pages, offering personal guidance and encouragement. ($13.50 discounted for everyone) -
The Courage to Feel: Buddhist Practices for Opening to Others by Rob Preece
When circumstances are challenging, how do we react? This book offers methods to help us develop greater inner strength and openness to life by changing the habit of what Rob Preece calls "self-preoccupation"—the tendency to act from a narrow perspective dominated by insecurity and isolation. When we learn to look outside this mentality and truly cherish others as well as ourselves, we create a happier, relaxed mind and more fulfilling relationships, as well as realizing our life's purpose in a meaningful way. ($13.75 discounted for everyone) -
First Invite Love In: 40 Time-Tested Tools for Creating a More Compassionate Life by Tana Pesso, with Penor Rinpoche
Tana Pesso and the late His Holiness Penor Rinpoche work together to create a secular guidebook for anyone who would like to live more compassionately, wisely, and with an open and inviting heart. Moment by moment, thought by thought, step by step, we can transform our minds through time-tested compassion practices, and ultimately create a garden of delight out of any life history or current circumstance, regardless of how traumatic or difficult. There are countless examples of people from all spiritual paths, faiths, and religions who have experienced terrible hardships or even themselves created hardships and suffering for others, who have turned their minds towards love and compassion and found peace and happiness. ($14.50 discounted for everyone)
What’s Noteworthy? Books that have been mentioned in our teachings for further reading.
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∗ Sunday Teachings Selection
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In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Edited by Rajiv Mehrotra
Like the Buddha himself, the Dalai Lama, with his ever-smiling face, reaches out to people in ways that connect to their individual mental dispositions, abilities, and everyday realities. This fascinating book brings together extracts from some of His Holiness’s most powerful writings and talks. As he explains the elements of the Buddha’s teachings and the basic practices of meditation, he also engages and reconciles the innovations of modern science with Buddhist perspectives. ($16.25 discounted price for everyone)
What’s Next? Coming soon to our bookstore!
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Enough!: A Buddhist Approach to Finding Release from Addictive Patterns by Chonyi Taylor
All of us are caught up in addictions—big or small. Enough! presents a practical path that releases us from the grip of negative habits and addictions that block a full and meaningful life. We can learn how to undo our habits and addictions, but to do this we have to first find their triggers. With the right techniques we can disarm them and learn more effective ways for dealing with the pain that so often underlies our problem-causing behaviors. Without the support of effective methods we are likely to return to our addictions when pain and painful issues arise. Chonyi Taylor engagingly combines practical exercises along with meditations and stories, and presents invaluable insights about how the mind works. ($15.50 discounted for everyone) -
Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren: Finding Calm in the Chaos of the School Years by Sarah Napthali
With children at school, life is both easier and harder and there are very different challenges on the horizon—mothers are often thinking of going back to work, or juggling work–life balance issues. They are questioning what they want out of life, how they want to interact with the world, and creating new definitions for themselves. Children are more demanding too, asking questions, testing boundaries, and beginning to define themselves as separate from their parents. Sarah Napthali explores the distinct issues arising from this phase of motherhood and how Buddhism can play a role in providing answers and direction, in her usual warm, wise, inclusive, and accessible style. ($14.50 discounted for everyone)
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