RESOURCES

~ Resource Literature ~

The texts, resouces, contacts and information presented here are all intended to be of the nature of a thorough, diverse and pertinent introduction for the understanding of Shambhala Buddhism in its variety of manifestions through the traditional three gates.
To suggest additional links to resources email center@stjshambhala.org

By clicking one of these headings below you may jump down to:

BOOKS:

The Shambhala Gate:

Ruling Your World  -  Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior  -  Chogyam Trungpa
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Sacred World  -  Jeremy & Karen Hayward
preview  ~  reviews/purchase
 

The Buddhist Gate:

Turning the Mind into an Ally- Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

The Myth of Freedom- Chogyam Trungpa
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Meditation in Action- Chogyam Trungpa
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

The Essential Chogyam Trungpa- edited by Carolyn Gimian
reviews/purchase

Cutting Through Spritual Materialism - Chogyam Trungpa
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

The Wisdom of No Escape - Pema Chodron
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Start Where You Are - Pema Chodron
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Places That Scare You - Pema Chodron
preview  ~  reviews/purchase
 
 

The Nalanda Gate:

How to be a Help- Karen Wegela
preview  ~  reviews or purchase

Dharma Art- Chogyam Trungpa
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Circles of Care- Ann Cason
preview  ~  reviews/purchase

Enlightened by Design - Helen Berliner
preview  ~  reviews/purchase
 

READINGS:

Introduction to Buddhism - Mike Butler
A very brief presentation of basic Buddhist principles.

The Psychology of Meditation -Chogyam Trungpa
An essay on meditation's relationship to the formations of ego.

The Practice of Compassion -Pema Chodron
 

EDUCATION:

Shambhala Institute - Training for leadership skills.

Naropa University - Liberal arts education with a Buddhist view.

The Shambhala Art Program - A five-part training series that fosters clear perceptions and pure expression in any of the arts.

Miksang Society for Contemplative Photography-Classes, gallery, lectures.
 

RESOURCES:

Our Shambhala Center's library -



Videos on the Shambhala Buddhist teachings
(these require a broadband/high-speed internet connection for proper viewing)

Buddhanet - General resources and contacts.

WWW Virtual Library - An extensive compendium of Buddhist texts, research venues, publications and contacts.

Glossary of Buddhist Terms - Diamond Way
Terminology prevalent in the Karma Kagyu school of Buddhis
 
 

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