If you’re a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism, or are interested in possibly becoming one, these are some of most illuminating books in my library. If I had to pick just one? Very tough. Maybe The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa.
The List
- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra by Arya Maitreya, written down by Arya Asanga, commentary by Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thayé, explanations by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
- The Dawn of Tantra by Herbert V. Guenther and Chögyam Trungpa
- The Great Path of Awakening: A Commentary on the Mahayana Teaching of the Seven Points of Mind Training by Jamgon Kongtrul, translated by Ken McLeod
- The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by S.Gam.po.pa, translated and annotated by Herbert V. Guenther
- Journey Without Goal: The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha by Chögyam Trungpa
- Meeting the Buddhas: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric Deities by Vessantara
- Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness by Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
- The Tantric Distinction: An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by Jeffrey Hopkins
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