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The Tibetan manuscripts discovered in Dunhuang at the turn of the last century lay buried under the sands of a forgotten Silk Road oasis for a thousand years. As authentic and unaltered records of events in Pugyal Tibet, these documents comprise the earliest and most reliable sources on the Tibetan dynasty, providing us with a valuable window into the social structure, politics, legal system, military and economic matters, religion, and culture of Pugyal Tibet. In addition, they contain ample material on alliances, disputes, and other relations between Tibet and her neighboring countries and peoples. The first survey of its kind based on ancient manuscripts from Dunhuang and told in a modern Tibetan voice, A History of the Tibetan Empire starts with an examination of the dynasty’s prehistoric origins and then proceeds to trace the line of Pugyal tsenpo, or emperors, from the founding emperor Nyatri Tsenpo in the 5th century BCE, until the empire’s collapse following the assassination of the last emperor Uidum Tsenpo (Lang Darma) in the 9th century CE. Along the way, H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang presents authoritative glosses of archaic terms and renders the original texts into simple, modern language. This volume brings together full-color images of the manuscripts with the author’s commentary in an English translation aimed at a nonspecialist audience, while yet retaining the rigorous detail that will be appreciated by scholars in Tibetan studies. The appendices include bibliographic compilations of publications in Tibetan, Chinese, and Western languages, providing a unique resource to those engaged in the study of Tibetan history.

Pearl Rosary The Path of Purification

"The content of this text is primarily meant for people who are far away and don’t have the opportunity to engage in Dharma practice in the presence of the teacher. The book itself is a representation of the teacher, and therefore is meant to help one’s Dharma practice. The text describes the methods of visualization and how to incorporate practice into our day to day life experience. .... The visualization of these deities is mainly concerned with the practices of tantrayana and mantrayana, which are the highest forms of practice. The path of visualization is very powerful and if properly engaged in, it is capable of transforming our life within a single moment."
"By engaging in this kind of practice, infinite clarity of mind is achieved, and through such power, we are able to purify our ordinary body and manifest the body of the deity. Likewise, we are able to purify ordinary speech, and manifest wisdom speech. Furthermore, we are able to purify the deluded ordinary mind, and realize the wisdom mind.

From the foreword by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche

Transformation of Suffering

"Human beings have the ability to cultivate virtue and dispel ignorance. Precisely because of this inborn potential for enlightenment, humans can liberate themselves from suffering and all its causes. Therefore we should always rejoice at our good fortune to learn about suffering and how to be freefrom it."

"Transformation of Suffering presents a very precise teaching on the nature of samsara and nirvana. Included are detailed chapters on suffering and bodhicitta as well as effective methods of purification and bodhicitta practice."

"Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche shares teachings from an unbroken lineage in the language of the current time and in answer to the call of lay practitioners everywhere. For this we are grateful. As a refreshing spring assuages deep thirst so does dharma assuage the longing for freedom that arises as we see the nature of mortality. These Dharma teachings satisfy the practitioner who has access to the lama and those for whom the lama lives afar."
- Venerable Dhyani Yuraboo from the forward.

Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche is a revered teacher of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder of the Tibetan Mediation Center and affiliated centers throughout the world. He is the author and translator of several books, including Great Kagyu Masters, In Search of the Stainless Ambrosia, Garland of Mahamudra Practices, Prayer Flags, Jewel Treasury of Advice, Jewel Ornament of Liberation and Calling the Lama from Afar.

Calling to the Lama From Afar

"The appearance of the great enlightened being Lord Jigten Sumgon, the second Nagarjuna, was predicted by the Buddha in many scriptures of Sutra and Tantra. Numerous outer, inner, and secret accounts of his life and liberation have been written... But his life began in an ordinary way. He was an upasaka with few possessions who wore rags in the summer and winter. He studied the major Buddhist texts and meditated day and night. Most importantly, he engaged in seven consecutive years of arduous retreat, and through the power of this effort attained enlightenment at the age of 35…I urge you to study these words carefully and to bring them to life in your heart as a regular practice. Each and every word in this book is vajra speech full of blessings and the essence of all the Buddha's teachings. Sooner or later practitioners will gain this same result. Of this there is no doubt."
From the forward by
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche

The Jewel Treasury of Advice: A Hundred Teachings from the Heart

The great 18th-century lama Drikung Bande Dharmaradza was revered as the combined emanations of both Manjushri and Padmasambhava. In this skillful translation by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, one can find all the essential teachings of the Buddha. Obtaining a life of leisure and endowments is like arriving at a continent of jewels. Whether we attain liberation or not is up to us. Be sure, therefore, not to leave empty-handed. This is my hearts advice. From The Jewel Treasury of Advice

Introduction to Mahamudra
The Co-emergent Unification

Translation by Khenpo Konchok Tamphel

....the Unification of Co-Emergent Mahamudra is the amalgamation of the whole range of essential pith instructions in the Buddha's teachings of sutra and tantra. Left behind by the past siddhas, it is the most profound Dharma of the Kagyud lineage in general and the Dagpo Kagyud liniage in particular. It is a very convenient practice, emphasized by the Dharma Lord Gampopa

....from the foreword by HH the Drigung Kyabgon Chetsang

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Ancient Teachings for a Modern Age A Letter from HH Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche to Vajra Publications More letters from H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche	Welcome to Vajra Publications The Tibetan manuscripts discovered in Dunhuang at the turn of the last century lay buried under the sands of a forgotten Silk Road oasis for a thousand years. As authentic and unaltered records of events in Pugyal Tibet, these documents comprise the earliest and most reliable sources on the Tibetan dynasty, providing us with a valuable window into the social structure, politics, legal system, military and economic matters, religion, and culture of Pugyal Tibet. In addition, they contain ample material on alliances, disputes, and other relations between Tibet and her neighboring countries and peoples. The first survey of its kind based on ancient manuscripts from Dunhuang and told in a modern Tibetan voice, A History of the Tibetan Empire starts with an examination of the dynasty’s prehistoric origins and then proceeds to trace the line of Pugyal tsenpo, or emperors, from the founding emperor Nyatri Tsenpo in the 5th century BCE, until the empire’s collapse following the assassination of the last emperor Uidum Tsenpo (Lang Darma) in the 9th century CE. Along the way, H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang presents authoritative glosses of archaic terms and renders the original texts into simple, modern language. This volume brings together full-color images of the manuscripts with the author’s commentary in an English translation aimed at a nonspecialist audience, while yet retaining the rigorous detail that will be appreciated by scholars in Tibetan studies. The appendices include bibliographic compilations of publications in Tibetan, Chinese, and Western languages, providing a unique resource to those engaged in the study of Tibetan history. Pearl Rosary The Path of Purification "The content of this text is primarily meant for people who are far away and don’t have the opportunity to engage in Dharma practice in the presence of the teacher. The book itself is a representation of the teacher, and therefore is meant to help one’s Dharma practice. The text describes the methods of visualization and how to incorporate practice into our day to day life experience. .... The visualization of these deities is mainly concerned with the practices of tantrayana and mantrayana, which are the highest forms of practice. The path of visualization is very powerful and if properly engaged in, it is capable of transforming our life within a single moment." "By engaging in this kind of practice, infinite clarity of mind is achieved, and through such power, we are able to purify our ordinary body and manifest the body of the deity. Likewise, we are able to purify ordinary speech, and manifest wisdom speech. Furthermore, we are able to purify the deluded ordinary mind, and realize the wisdom mind. From the foreword by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche Transformation of Suffering "Human beings have the ability to cultivate virtue and dispel ignorance. Precisely because of this inborn potential for enlightenment, humans can liberate themselves from suffering and all its causes. Therefore we should always rejoice at our good fortune to learn about suffering and how to be freefrom it." "Transformation of Suffering presents a very precise teaching on the nature of samsara and nirvana. Included are detailed chapters on suffering and bodhicitta as well as effective methods of purification and bodhicitta practice." "Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche shares teachings from an unbroken lineage in the language of the current time and in answer to the call of lay practitioners everywhere. For this we are grateful. As a refreshing spring assuages deep thirst so does dharma assuage the longing for freedom that arises as we see the nature of mortality. These Dharma teachings satisfy the practitioner who has access to the lama and those for whom the lama lives afar." - Venerable Dhyani Yuraboo from the forward. Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche is a revered teacher of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder of the Tibetan Mediation Center and affiliated centers throughout the world. He is the author and translator of several books, including Great Kagyu Masters, In Search of the Stainless Ambrosia, Garland of Mahamudra Practices, Prayer Flags, Jewel Treasury of Advice, Jewel Ornament of Liberation and Calling the Lama from Afar.
	Calling to the Lama From Afar "The appearance of the great enlightened being Lord Jigten Sumgon, the second Nagarjuna, was predicted by the Buddha in many scriptures of Sutra and Tantra. Numerous outer, inner, and secret accounts of his life and liberation have been written... But his life began in an ordinary way. He was an upasaka with few possessions who wore rags in the summer and winter. He studied the major Buddhist texts and meditated day and night. Most importantly, he engaged in seven consecutive years of arduous retreat, and through the power of this effort attained enlightenment at the age of 35…I urge you to study these words carefully and to bring them to life in your heart as a regular practice. Each and every word in this book is vajra speech full of blessings and the essence of all the Buddha's teachings. Sooner or later practitioners will gain this same result. Of this there is no doubt." From the forward by His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
	The Jewel Treasury of Advice: A Hundred Teachings from the Heart The great 18th-century lama Drikung Bande Dharmaradza was revered as the combined emanations of both Manjushri and Padmasambhava. In this skillful translation by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, one can find all the essential teachings of the Buddha. Obtaining a life of leisure and endowments is like arriving at a continent of jewels. Whether we attain liberation or not is up to us. Be sure, therefore, not to leave empty-handed. This is my hearts advice. From The Jewel Treasury of Advice
	Introduction to Mahamudra The Co-emergent Unification Translation by Khenpo Konchok Tamphel ....the Unification of Co-Emergent Mahamudra is the amalgamation of the whole range of essential pith instructions in the Buddha's teachings of sutra and tantra. Left behind by the past siddhas, it is the most profound Dharma of the Kagyud lineage in general and the Dagpo Kagyud liniage in particular. It is a very convenient practice, emphasized by the Dharma Lord Gampopa ....from the foreword by HH the Drigung Kyabgon Chetsang
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