Bodhi Publishing is pleased to announce the publishing of a second edition of The Song of Awakening, A Guide to Liberation Through Marananussati ‘Mindfulness of Death’ so that Namgyal Rinpoche’s profound teachings may be available once again for the benefit of all beings.

Although more than four decades have passed since Namgyal Rinpoche first gave these discourses in Crete and the first edition of The Song of Awakening was published, his transmission of liberation from suffering remains as timeless and as refreshing a guide to that transformation as they were then. In a pithy, clear and engaging manner, he illumines the themes of liberation through the ancient practice of Mindfulness of Death, the practice of meditation in general, as well as the quintessential practice of Mahamudra, the supreme path of enlightenment beyond concept, imagination and projection.

The only changes to be found in this second edition of The Song of Awakening consist of a new Preface, an added Introduction, a revision of The Setting and an enlarged Glossary, including amendments to some definitions. Otherwise, the original text of Namgyal Rinpoche’s pristine transmission from the book’s first edition remains the same.

 "In each of the sections of the Diamond Sutra some type of view is being worked on: what you are involved with and how you are approaching things.  You can see that one of the main wrong views working behind all other views is the subtlety of an ego-view: that there is someone, some ego-identity getting an enlightenment, and also, by the way, that the Buddha
is an identity.  That is not to say that the Buddha isn't, but the Buddha neither is nor is not.  You have to reconcile both realms of truth: relativity - which is just a measurement- with absolute truth, total view, samma-ditthi.  The sutra has you working towards that."

Suchness, the Diamond State of Realization is Namgyal Rinpoche's commentary on The Diamond Sutra, one of the most famous sutras from the tradition of Mahayana Buddhism (Great Vehicle).  Throughout the talks Rinpoche develops the ideas contained in the sutra and gives practical exercises for confronting views and for developing loving kindness.  Suchness also contains the entire text of the translation of The Diamond Sutra used by Rinpoche,  with permission obtained from the publisher.  There are two appendices which give more detailed instructions for the various meditations suggested and enumeration of various concepts referred to in the book.   Appendix I contains the Bodhisattva vow, Paramitas, Seven Factors of Enlightenment, Foundations of Mindfulness and more.  Appendix II contains instructions, adapted from the Vissudhi-Magga and other traditional sources, for the practice of the Brahma Viharas (loving kindness, compassion, joy and divine equanimity) which Rinpoche emphasizes repeatedly in the book.

152 pages

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On the menu on on the left:  mp3 audio files of the original discourses that were edited and released on CD.   Donations are welcome.

Discourses on awakening given by Namgyal Rinpoche during three workshop/meditation retreats. While the focus is on liberation, the discourses particularly address patterns formed in the womb and how these underlie our approach and response to all aspects of our lives, including our physical and mental health, our sexuality, and our views and beliefs on everything from philosophy to food.

Rinpoche gives many exercises and meditations for contacting our womb experience and clearing it, so that it becomes what it was meant to be: the basis for well-being, natural growth and exploration.

 Of special interest is the meditation for those who have given birth or who have had an abortion which clears both parent and child.

Also included are teachings on the 16 Buddha-Body Practice, the four types of mothers, karma ("activity"), other factors that shape us, past lives, and most importantly, transcendence - going beyond all concepts of who and what we are so that we may be and know what is.

260 pages

A refreshing and inspiring approach to the Six Perfections, the practices which develop wholesome activity, growth and enlightenment.

One of Rinpoche's most popular books now in its fourth printing, it is a joy to read again and again.

88 pages

The mystic who believes her or himself to be a mystic is not a mystic: rather she or he, a lover of secrets, is playing with the occult. The true mystic understands that the whole purpose of life is a type of awakening. The scientists who delight in making things more and more involved, more and more mysterious for other people to understand are false mystics.

The mystical life is not a constant mystiquing, but a constant revealing. It is a path of sanity. Saints are those beings who face and deal with the devils in their lives. So make these devils into bundles and throw them over your shoulder. Throw them behind you, and also the next angel which comes along. There is but one thing to do and that is to awaken. There is no time for dallying, for having long conversations with these devils and angels. Some of you are like the person en route to collect a treasure, who knows exactly where it is concealed, but dallys to chat about the weather. You prefer to have a long involved conversation instead of realising that that is another illusion. It is as unnecessary as saying "Comment ca va?" all day.

143 pages

Much in demand, this second printing makes these important teachings available once again.

158 pages

Discourses and art exercises integrating the teachings of the Buddha, modern psychology, Christian Mysticism and the tradition of the Western Mysteries which uses craft as a vehicle for awakening.

Namgyal Rinpoche, in describing the way of achieving the art of living, presents an overview of the teaching that is deeply significant to its new dispensation. A beneficial and enjoyable exploration of many dimensions.

Elegantly designed, this beautiful, large-size book (14"x10 1/2") contains 24 half-tones and 12 full colour reproductions of Rinpoche's art work.

166 pages

Hardcover

Rinpoche presents a modern interpretation of the traditional Meditation on Peace (Nirvana) which in conjunction with formal practice, focuses on developing transcendental peace in daily life.

A newly revised edition of the Holistic Clearing Meditation Booklet is now available.
It now includes Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche’s biography, a Preface regarding his exceptional creativity in adapting Buddhist teachings and meditations for practitioners in the modern age, as well as changes in the text so that it follows the order of the four practices he gave.

This new edition clarifies and codifies the Holistic Clearing Meditation, making it the definitive text for this groundbreaking practice.
Karma Chime Wongmo

Rinpoche has crafted a contemporary, non-sectarian approach to liberation using four methods which, respectively, open up strengths, transmute negatives, nurture areas of neglect, and evoke depth balancing and integration. Working from one's own experience, each being is quickly empowered with insight and freedom through the formal application of this practise and awareness it brings in daily life.

Stimulating, thought-provoking and affirming teaching by Namgyal Rinpoche on the nature of awakening and its multi-dimensional facets. 

44 Pages