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We are in the process of converting our print books into eBooks. Shambhala eBooks can be purchased from all major online eBook stores (including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Google, Kobo, and Sony). Links are provided on each book’s web page. To view our latest offerings, simply sort by publication date.

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The Adornment of the Middle Way

Shantarakshita's Madhyamakalankara with Commentary by Jamgon Mipham

Shantarakshita,

Jamgon Mipham

In the Madhyamakalankara¸ Shantarakshita synthesized the views of Madhyamaka and Yogachara, the two great streams of Mahayana Buddhism. This was the last great philosophical development of Buddhist India.

In his brilliant and searching commentary, Mipham re-presented Shantarakshita to a… Read More

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Counsels from My Heart

Dudjom Rinpoche

Counsels from My Heart is one of the few volumes of teachings by Dudjom Rinpoche, a legendary meditation master of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, to become available in English. It features talks to students presented in Dudjom… Read More

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Crazy Wisdom

Chogyam Trungpa

Chögyam Trungpa describes "crazy wisdom" as an innocent state of mind that has the quality of early morning—fresh, sparkling, and completely awake. This fascinating book examines the life of Padmasambhava—the revered Indian teacher who brought Buddhism to Tibet—to illustrate the… Read More

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The Heart of the Buddha

Chogyam Trungpa

In The Heart of the Buddha, the Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa presents the basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life. The book is divided into three parts. In “Personal Journey,” the author discusses the open, inquisitive,… Read More

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Incarnation

The History and Mysticism of the Tulku Tradition of Tibet

Tulku Thondup

A tulku is a fully enlightened one (buddha) or highly accomplished adept (siddha) who chooses to be reborn again and again for the benefit of all beings. Most tulkus, though, are the rebirths of well-trained masters who are engaged in… Read More

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It's Up to You

The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

Dzigar Kongtrul

On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that… Read More

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Jamgon Mipam

His Life and Teachings

Douglas Duckworth,

Jamgon Mipam

Jamgön Mipam (1846–1912) is one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Tibet. Monk, mystic, and brilliant philosopher, he shaped the trajectory of Tibetan Buddhism’s Nyingma school. This introduction provides a most concise entrée to… Read More

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Journey without Goal

The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha

Chogyam Trungpa

Based on the author's talks at Naropa University, this volume introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of… Read More

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Magic Dance

The Display of Self-Nature of the Five Wisdom Dakinis

Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

This is a unique and powerful presentation of the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism on the five elements: earth, water, air, fire, and space. In their gross and subtle forms, these elements combine to make up the infinite illusory display of… Read More

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Meditation in Action

40th Anniversary Edition

Chogyam Trungpa

This classic teaching by a Tibetan master continues to inspire both beginners and long-time practitioners of Buddhist meditation. Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche shows that meditation extends beyond the formal practice of sitting to build the foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity… Read More

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The Power of an Open Question

A Buddhist Approach to Abiding in Uncertainty

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel

How do we find a resting place in a world that is complex and always changing? How do we practice spirituality beyond the limits of blind acceptance and doubt? Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel proposes that when we ask challenging questions like these,… Read More

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The Small Golden Key

To the Treasure of the Various Essential Necessities of General and Extraordinary Buddhist Dharma

Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

In The Small Golden Key, Thinley Norbu Rinpoche explains in simple, concise language the important ideas and practices of Buddhism, with special attention to the Vajrayana teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. He discusses the origins of Buddhism in India and its… Read More

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Stars of Wisdom

Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic Joy, and Prayers of Aspiration

Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso

Tibetan Buddhist master Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso is known for his joyful songs of realization and his spontaneous and skillful teaching style. In this book he explains how to gain clarity, peace, and wisdom through step-by-step analysis and meditation on… Read More

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The Tibetan Buddhism Reader

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Reginald A. Ray

Here is a portable collection of inspiring readings from the revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan Buddhism Reader includes quotations from major lineage figures from the past such as Padmasambhava, Atisha, Sakya Pandita, Marpa, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa. Also featured… Read More

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A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom

Complete Instructions on the Preliminary Practices

Dudjom Rinpoche,

Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje

The foundations of Vajrayana practice are laid out with eloquence and precision here by one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of our age. His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche’s commentary on the preliminary practices (ngöndro) is informed by his profound realization… Read More