The Lankavatara Sutra

One of the most profound sutras of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, in the best English translation. It is worth studying if you already have the basics of understanding, otherwise it is likely to be too difficult.

Translated from the Sanskrit by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki

A short version of the Four Great Immeasurable States meditation for daily practice. It can be used when you have 15 free minutes. But it will have the greatest effect if you memorize it properly and do it without timers.

Luminous Mind - The Way of the Buddha
Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A good book on the nature of the mind

Anapanasati Sutra - Focusing Attention on Inhalation and Exhalation. Description of one of the most important and safe techniques from Sakyamuni Buddha.

KALU Rinpoche 1982 “The Nature of Mind” lecture 2
English translation by Lama Chökyi Nyima

Themes of lecture 2:
Karma,
dream,
bardo,
emptiness of mind,
the process of samsara,
the I,
mind in bardo

Kamalashila-Institut, Wachendorf

KALU Rinpoche 1982 “The Nature of Mind” lecture 1
English translation by Lama Chökyi Nyima

Themes of lecture 1 :
Precious human birth,
the goal of Buddhism,
three aspects of karma,
three jewels,
spread of Buddhism,
samsara and the nature of mind,
confusion of the mind,
eliminating confusion

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