Links

For further information on the Palyul Lineage, extensive biographies of its Tulkus and Khenpos, a list of centres world-wide, events and teachings, please visit www.palyul.org.

Recommended Reading List

Many of the following books are readily available through most bookstores as well as Snow Lion Publications at http://www.snowlionpub.com

Introductory

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche (an excellent introduction to the Vajrayana path)

This Precious Life by Khandro Rinpoche

Indestructible Truth by Reginald Ray (an overview of the path according to the Vajrayana tradition)

The Secret of the Vajra World by Reginald Ray (an introduction to the path of Vajrayana)

In the Buddha's Words  edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi (inspiring collection of short talks by the Buddha)

The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa (the stages on the path according to the Mahayana tradition)

Historical Background of the Nyingma and Palyul Lineages

A Garland of Immortal Wish-fulfilling Trees by Ven. Tsering Lama Jampal Zangpo
(biographies of the great masters of the Palyul LIneage

The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism: Its Fundamentals and History by Dudjom RInpoche 

Hidden Teachings of Tibet by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
 (an explanation of the Terma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism)

Foundation and Tantric Practice

The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul RInpoche

Tantric Practice in Nyingma by Khetsun Sangpo Rinpochay

The Torch of Certainty by Jamgon Kongtrul

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones by Dilgo Khyentse

Generating the Deity by Ven. Gyaltrul Rinpoche

Bodhicitta & Compassion

A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life by Santideva (Wallace translation)

Mind Training by Ringu Tulku

Morality and Ethics

Perfect Conduct by Ngari Panchen, Pema Wangyi Gyalpo

Buddhist Ethics by Jamgon Kongtrul