Padmakara Translation Group Book order (chronological)

Finding Rest in Illusion is the third volume of the Trilogy of Rest, Longchenpa's classic exposition of the Buddhist path. The purpose of these teachings is to introduce us to our most basic nature - the clear and pristine awareness that is the nature of the mind. Drawing extensively from classic Buddhist works, the author uses well-known examples of illusion found throughout Mahyna literature to illustrate the illusory nature of both sasra and nirva, thus revealing their ultimate nondual nature. This is an invaluable manual for any genuine student of Buddhism who wishes to truly find rest through the path of the Great Perfection

This practical guide to inner transformation, cherished by Tibetans and endorsed by the Dalai Lama, introduces fundamental spiritual practices across Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It serves as a classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the Longchen Nyingtig, a revered teaching cycle of the Nyingmapa school, the oldest Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Patrul Rinpoche makes complex concepts accessible through engaging stories, quotations, and relatable references. His unique style blends colloquial language, irony, and poetry, capturing the essence of oral teachings. The translators have meticulously preserved the text's precise meaning in English while maintaining the vigor of the original Tibetan. Enhanced by a preface from the Dalai Lama, insightful essays, explanatory notes, and classic illustrations, this edition offers a comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Buddhist practice. It includes translations of a postface by the first Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche and a new preface by the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. The notes, glossary, and bibliography have been expanded, Sanskrit terms properly transliterated, and illustrations improved and supplemented, enriching the reader's experience.

This commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri—by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse—offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students of Buddhism, contain a complete survey of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Dilgo Khyentse's lively explication of each stanza brings to light subtleties and amplifies the richness of the words and their pertinence to our lives. These two venerable teachers advise us in relating to everyday difficulties such as loneliness, craving, family squabbles, competition in business, disagreements with neighbors, and betrayal by friends—as challenging to us as they have been to meditators for centuries.

Shantideva, an Indian Buddhist, authored a significant work during a time when Buddhism thrived in India. His text, the Bodhicharyavatara, or "Entrance to the Path of Awakening," later became a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism. This handbook guides readers in understanding the nature of existence and the compassion that arises from such insights. The Dalai Lama remarked that his comprehension of compassion and the Bodhisattva path is rooted in this text. Similar to the Book of Proverbs, the Bodhicharyavatara is a timeless source of wisdom, with its enduring appeal stemming from both its poetic quality and profound insights. This translation aims to capture the original's poetic immediacy through iambic lines. It encourages readers to view their bodies as vessels for good, transforming them into wish-fulfilling gems for the benefit of others. With its clarity, this Buddhist classic becomes an English treasure, worthy of recitation and memorization. Shantideva's teachings on doing good, reading sutras, and understanding the mind and reality resonate deeply, taking on a vibrant life in a new language. The text exclaims, echoing the spirit of a Shakespearean actor, a powerful message of enduring compassion for the world. --Brian Bruya