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BUDDHISM IS A DISCIPLINED PRACTICE of mental and spiritual development designed to develop compassion and loving-kindness for all beings, and awaken our own inherent insight into the nature of reality. It is the path that was first taught more than 2,500 years ago by the Buddha Shakyamuni, who succeeded in achieving complete realization of perfect wisdom and compassion.

 

Lineage History

• The Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism

 

An Introduction to Buddhism

• The Four Noble Truths by the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

• The Way of the Buddha by H.E. Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche

 

Turning the Mind Toward the Dharma

• The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma by Lama Ganga

• The Four Ordinary Foundations by the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

 

Becoming a Buddhist: Refuge in the Three Jewels

• Taking Refuge by H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche

• A Teaching on Refuge by the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

 

Training the Mind in Loving-Kindness and Compassion

• Loving-Kindness and Compassion by the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

• Engendering Bodhicitta by Kalu Rinpoche

 

Developing the Mind through Sadhana Practice

• The Teaching on the Practice of Chenrezig by the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

• Comments on the Practice of Chenrezig Sadhana by Kalu Rinpoche