| Introductions to Buddhism |
The Way of the Buddha
A concise introduction to the main teachings of the Buddha and the Mahayana path, by His Holiness Sakya Trizin. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Buddhism
Twenty-four commonly asked questions about practising Buddhism, by Lama Jampa Thaye. |
An Interview with His Holiness Sakya Trizin
This interview includes guidance from His Holiness on how to overcome some of the difficulties encountered when practising Buddhism today. |
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| Practising Buddhism |
Meditation
An introduction to the stages of Buddhist meditation. |
Advice on Spiritual Practice
From short talks given in North America by HH 16th Karmapa. |
General guidance
Guidance
on receiving teachings and the significance of the lama, taking refuge, the bodhisattva vow, initiations, reading transmissions and instructions, by Lama Jampa Thaye. |
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| Buddhist History |
A Brief History of Buddhism in Tibet
A brief account of the development of the major traditions of dharma in Tibet. |
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| Advanced articles on the Vajrayana |
The Five Buddha Families
An explanation of the Five Buddha Families and their significance to the Vajrayana practitioner. |
The Nine Yanas of the Nyingma tradition
The nine ways (yanas) embody the ascending sequence to be followed by the practitioner in developing the view, meditation and activity that will lead to Buddhahood - from a teaching given by HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinopche (1910 – 1991). |
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| Essays on major Buddhist masters |
The Life of Bari Lotsawa
A short biography of the great translator and early Sakya throne holder and guru of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, by Lama Jampa Thaye |
The Life of the First Karma Thinleypa
A short biography of the first incarnation of the venerable Karma Thinleypa tulkus, by Karma Thinley Rinpoche |
The Life of Shakyashri Bhadra
A short biography of the Kashmiri mahapandita who visited Tibet in the 13th Century by A. O'Sullivan |
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| About Dechen |
Shedras in Dechen
An explanation of the traditional Tibetan shedra and an outline of the programme of shedra texts belonging to the Karma Kagyu and Sakya traditions which are studied in Dechen. |
HH Karmapa in Manchester
Lama Jampa Thaye reflects on the visit of HH the 16th Karmapa to Kagyu Ling in 1977 and looks forward to receiving H.H. the 17th Karmapa at Kagyu Ling in the near future.
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