Library and Texts

DOWNLOAD TEXTS
The following texts are available for download free of charge. Paper editions of these texts are also available for purchase.

Chidön - An Introduction to Madhyamika

Guided Meditations on Relative Bodhicitta

Mangala Shri Bhuti Ngöndro Manual

PHUNTSOK CHOLING LIBRARY
The Phuntsok Choling Library is available for use by local MSB Sangha members. This library includes a collection of published texts and audio recordings. The audio recordings include Rinpoche's recorded teachings and Personal Links. Please see below to learn about the checkout procedure and to download the most current listing of available materials.

Catalogs of the Library Collection

 

Borrowing Materials

Library books may be checked out for one month. One recording at a time may be checked out.  The borrowing time for recordings is 3 weeks. To check out a book, fill out the card in the back of the book and place the card in the check out box in the library.  To check out a recording, contact us with the title of the CD you would like to borrow.  She will be available at Sunday sitting to check out CDs and accept returned recordings. 

Please note: The recordings collection is for listening purposes only.  Please do not make any disc or electronic copies.

If you would like to donate books to the library, contact us with a list of your books.  We can determine the need for those particular titles due to our limited space and titles already in the collection.  Please do not leave books in the library.

PURCHASING TEXTS
Below is a listing of manuals and transcripts available for purchase through MSB. DOWNLOAD an order form to make a purchase and contact contact us if you have any questions.

Manuals

1.   Tsok manual 2004 ($25) restricted

2.   Sadhana manual 2005 ($30) restricted

3.   Torma manual (price dependent on updated version) restricted

Rigpa Texts - edited and compiled talks from Kongtrul Rinpoche's teachings

1.   The Practice of the Four Immeasurables & Bodhicitta of Aspiration and Engagement: Dzogchen Beara - May 2003 ($5)

2.   A General Introduction to Madhyamika: Lerab Ling - June 1997 & 2001 ($12)

3.   Introduction to Madhyamika and Buddha Nature: Lerab Ling, and Brighton - June 2002 ($12) restricted

4.   Ninth Chapter of the Bodhisattvacharya vatara:   Lerab Ling - June 2001 ($12)

5.   Commentary on the Abhisamayalamkara- The Ornament of Clear Realization: Dzogchen Beara 2003   ($15) restricted

6.   Buddha Nature - Commentary on the Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra:   Lerab Ling 2002 ($15) restricted

7.   Essential Study Programme:   Lerab Ling - June 1997   ($15)

RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Rinpoche recommended that MSB students spend time studying the following texts. These texts can be purchased through a regular bookstore.

A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen

The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of Life

The Lotsawa website has translations available for download that specifically relate to our lineage and tradition:

http://www.lotsawahouse.org/translations.html