Our Books

River of Memory

Dharma Chronicles

The memories, dreams and reflections of a modern lama born in the West who became heir to the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dharma Chronicles

The memories, dreams and reflections of a modern lama born in the West who became heir to the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

View and Meditation

Essential Teachings By Some of the Shamarpas
Translated and introduced by Tina Draszczyk

“Understanding the essence of mind is the first step to enter the path of meditation.”

Essential Teachings By Some of the Shamarpas
Translated and introduced by Tina Draszczyk

“Understanding the essence of mind is the first step to enter the path of meditation.”

A Golden Swan in Turbulent Waters

“Shamar Rinpoche shares the life story of remarkable bodhisattva and artist the Tenth Karmapa (1604–1674), who lived during a dramatic time in Tibetan history.”

“Shamar Rinpoche shares the life story of remarkable bodhisattva and artist the Tenth Karmapa (1604–1674), who lived during a dramatic time in Tibetan history.”

A Path of Practice

The Bodhi Path Program
Edited by Tina Draszczyk
A rare vision for Dharma practice from Tibetan Buddhist master Shamar Rinpoche, which has the power to lead modern- day practitioners toward the state of awakening.”

The Bodhi Path Program
Edited by Tina Draszczyk
A rare vision for Dharma practice from Tibetan Buddhist master Shamar Rinpoche, which has the power to lead modern- day practitioners toward the state of awakening.”

Wisdom in Exile

Buddhism and Modern Times
Wisdom in Exile explores the space that exists for Buddhism in contemporary culture, a space created by the failure of our dominant systems of thought, and how the intelligence and contemplative experience of Buddhism offers an authentic way to liberation in these modern times.  

Buddhism and Modern Times
Wisdom in Exile explores the space that exists for Buddhism in contemporary culture, a space created by the failure of our dominant systems of thought, and how the intelligence and contemplative experience of Buddhism offers an authentic way to liberation in these modern times.  

Boundless Awakening

THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Through meditation, a mind can discover its own stability and tranquility.

THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Through meditation, a mind can discover its own stability and tranquility.

Patterns in Emptiness

Teachings on ‘dependent origination’, which is the key to understanding the teachings of the Buddha and transforming our disturbing emotions into true wisdom and compassion

Teachings on ‘dependent origination’, which is the key to understanding the teachings of the Buddha and transforming our disturbing emotions into true wisdom and compassion