The Harvard Oriental Series
The Harvard Oriental Series is an impressive book series. The editorial work began in 1891 and currently the 93rd volume, Ritual Speech in the Himalayas: Oral Texts and Their Contexts, was … Read more and download PDF
Tibetan
Books about Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan branch of Buddhism has evolved separately for hundreds of years and spread into numerous of sects and practices. Here we present a selection of root texts, modern interpretations, personal accounts and historic books on the topic of Tibetan Buddhism. All books are in the Public Domain and are free to download, read and further redistribute.
CHÖGYAM TRUNGPA – the whole shootin’ gallery
I just love this photo. At first glance it looks so wrong, however, it displays the joy and innocence of the Tibetan Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987) while he tries to … Read more and download PDF
Oriental Philosophies
Oriental Philosophies. Through the centuries a rich spiritual import has trickled into the West by word of mouth, through the writings of scholars, through translations and caravans. Philosophies older than … Read more and download PDF
Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism
Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism, by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, published in 1907, is a historical description of Buddhism, and how the religion has organized itself into many branches. It is said … Read more and download PDF
Buddhas 16 Prophecies – the prophecies of King Pasendikosol’s dreams by Lord Buddha
Buddhas 16 Prophecies – the prophecies of King Pasendikosol’s dreams by Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha was never much of a showman. He despised spiritual charlatans, spiritists, fortune tellers and the … Read more and download PDF
Noble Warrior – A Life of the Buddha Compiled from the Pali Canon
Noble Warrior – A Life of the Buddha Compiled from the Pali Canon. The Buddha, as a teacher, was adamant about the power of action and focused special attention on … Read more and download PDF
AN INTRODUCTION TO MAHAYANA BUDDHISM
An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhism is divided into two great schools, Mahayana and Hinayana. Both systems originated in India, but since the former predominates in China, Japan, Nepal, Japan, … Read more and download PDF
Abiding in the Retreat
Abiding in the Retreat by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. One of the Chenrezig practices in Tibetan Buddhism is the Chenrezig practices of the nyung nä. It is a powerful and intensive … Read more and download PDF
Buddhism Of Tibet Or Lamaism
Buddhism Of Tibet Or Lamaism is a classic work on Tibetan Buddhism as practiced by its monks and hermits. For many years this was the most adequate source of reliable information … Read more and download PDF