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The Sanskrit text is made up of 210 brief, cryptic verses whose meaning has long been obscured. The many modern attempts to explain them vary greatly, highlighting just how challenging this invaluable little book can be.

How Yoga Works has been praised as an essential read for anyone who practices yoga and wants to truly understand the Yoga Sutra. It is especially popular in yoga teacher training courses around the world and serves as a personal daily guide for spiritual inspiration.

Translated by Geshe Michael Roach with Elizabeth van der Pas.

The Diamond Cutter Sutra is one of the most renowned Buddhist texts of all time; it was taught by the Buddha 25 centuries ago and later spread throughout India, China, Tibet, Japan, and many other countries. The Chinese edition presented here is the oldest printed book in the world that includes a date. This sutra focuses on the concept of emptiness, which is a key to achieving success and happiness in the modern world, provided we have a clear understanding of how to apply it in both our work and personal lives.

Profits from the sale of this book go to benefit the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

The Golden Key unlocks the knowledge hidden within the Mind Only school of Buddhism. It offers a refreshing and profound exploration of Asian philosophy. This first-ever translation of an Eastern classic is destined to become one of history’s great works. Understanding this text and the philosophy it presents has the potential to grant significant wisdom to the reader. This transformation may not occur with a single reading. What is required is a careful reading, deep contemplation, and consistent application of its teachings. Similar to Zen koans, each section should be read, savored, and revisited later as the ideas become clearer and clearer. Reading this book in its electronic format is both easy and enjoyable, and it also makes an excellent gift!

Profits from the sale of this book go to benefit the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

In 2020, a pandemic swept across the world, claiming millions of lives. Members of our team, especially Dr. Eric Wu, had already been working with ancient manuscripts and practices of an Enlightened Being known as Medicine Buddha.

The teachings of this Buddha are particularly effective during global epidemics, and so we focused our efforts on translating the key instructions of this holy being. Using Sanskrit, Chinese, and Tibetan sources, we translated over a thousand pages of relevant material.

What you hold in your hands is the first and most significant outcome of our work: a translation of both the longer and shorter sutras of Medicine Buddha, composed around 25 centuries ago. Since most of our team is trained in reading great works in Tibetan, we started with the Tibetan translation of the sutra, which was made from the original Sanskrit about a thousand years ago.

Profits from the sale of this book support the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

“All the Kinds of Karma.” In a garden close to the ancient Indian city of Shravasti, a young man named Shuka encounters the Buddha. The Buddha kindly agrees to teach him how to recognize the seeds necessary for creating a fulfilling life in the years to come.

Profits from the sale of this book support the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

When we treat life like a game where the goal is to outdo others and claim the title of the best, are we overlooking the human toll that comes with it? And when the two largest global powers clash in a trade war, is there really a winner in the end?

In this book, Geshe Michael answers 100 of the most common questions from couples worldwide, offering profound and unexpected solutions drawn from ancient wisdom.

Whether you are searching for your soulmate, striving to maintain a loving relationship, or seeking lifelong happiness with your partner, this book has been praised by countless readers as a true gift.

The Heart Sutra, together with its counterpart, the Diamond Cutter Sutra, stands as one of the most renowned Buddhist texts ever recorded. This edition presents a unique translation, featuring the root text in four languages, accompanied by a profound commentary by one of Tibet’s greatest scholars.

All profits from the sale of this book support the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

This Prayer Book is an essential guide for daily spiritual practice and retreat sessions. It brings together three unparalleled texts that have been cherished in Tibetan Buddhist tradition for centuries:

• Jorchu, The Meditation Song – Composed by Dakpo Lama Rinpoche, Jampel Hlundrup Gyatso (1845–1919), the root teacher of Pabongka Rinpoche, this powerful prayer is a profound invocation for meditative insight and spiritual awakening.
• The Thousand Angels of the Heaven of Bliss (Ganden Hlagyama) – This sacred oral tradition, originally transmitted by Je Tsongkapa (1357–1419), was first recorded by Gyuchen Sangye Gyatso (born c. 1550), a teacher of His Holiness the First Panchen Lama.
• Lama Chupa, The Offering to Lamas – Written by His Holiness the First Panchen Lama, Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen (1565–1662), this revered prayer serves as a heartfelt expression of devotion and gratitude to spiritual teachers.

This collection is designed to deepen one’s connection to the lineage of great masters and enhance the effectiveness of meditation and prayer practices.

This collection brings together several great classics aimed at helping readers master two essential meditative practices: deep quietude and the profound insight into reality that arises from within this state.

The book begins with a theoretical foundation—Light on the Path to Freedom: An Explanation of the Steps for Developing an Understanding That Nothing Is Itself by Choney Lama, Drakpa Shedrup (1675–1748). It then presents four timeless works that, together, provide a comprehensive guide to achieving deep quietude:

• Stages of Meditation by Arya Nagarjuna (2nd century AD)
• The Third Stages of Meditation by Master Kamalashila (8th century AD)
• The Illustrated Stages of Meditation by Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche (1900–1981)
• A selection from The Gift of Liberation, Thrust into Our Hands, based on the teachings of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche (1878–1941), as recorded by Trijang Rinpoche, offering guidance on developing quietude according to Je Tsongkapa’s Great Book on the Steps of the Path.

This book is a definitive resource for anyone seeking to cultivate inner stillness and gain a direct understanding of emptiness.

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This unbroken tradition continues today, with its ancient wisdom now being adapted to address the everyday challenges of modern life.

These teachings originate from the extraordinary master Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), who trained the first great lamas of this lineage. A scholar and practitioner of numerous arts, sciences, and philosophies, Tsongkapa shaped Tibetan Buddhism in ways that still resonate today.

The King of the Dharma weaves together the story of a modern American temple dedicated to these teachings with rare illustrations of Je Tsongkapa’s life. It includes a unique translation of a historical text that describes each panel in detail, along with a comprehensive bibliography of his writings. This is the first time such a complete and detailed account of this remarkable Buddhist master—one of the most significant spiritual figures in history—has been made available.

All proceeds from the sale of The King of the Dharma support the Rashi Gempil Ling Temple and the Castle Rock Fund.

Translated by Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tharchin and Geshe Michael Roach

Regardless of where we live, what faith we follow, or what profession we pursue, the ancient wisdom of the Buddha offers a path to greater success and deeper happiness.

Door to the Diamond Way was written by Tsongkapa (1357-1419), the renowned teacher of the first Dalai Lama. In 1402, he ascended Lion Crag, a towering mountain above an ancient Tibetan monastery. There, he experienced a profound vision, finding himself among the greatest Buddhist masters of the past two thousand years, directly absorbing the essence of their wisdom.

Emerging from this vision, Tsongkapa composed The Source of All My Good, a song of gratitude to his teachers. These verses serve as a refined guide to achieving both inner and outer success. Traditionally, they prepare a disciple for the journey to make direct contact with enlightened beings—a path known as The Diamond Way.

This translation, completed by the esteemed Geshe Lobsang Tharchin and Geshe Michael Roach, brings this timeless wisdom to a modern audience.

All proceeds from the book support the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

El Sutra del Cortador de Diamantes es uno de los textos budistas más célebres de la historia. Enseñado por Buda hace 25 siglos, su influencia se extendió por India, China, Tíbet, Japón y muchos otros países. La versión china que se muestra aquí es el libro impreso más antiguo del mundo con una fecha registrada en su interior.

Este sutra explora el concepto de vacuidad, un principio esencial para alcanzar el éxito y la felicidad en la vida moderna, siempre que contemos con una explicación clara sobre cómo aplicarlo tanto en el trabajo como en el hogar.

Los ingresos obtenidos de la venta de este libro apoyan el programa de traducción Diamond Cutter Classic.

Many of these poems were never included in the First Panchen Lama’s traditional collected works but were preserved instead through a secret tradition of chanting at the tantric college of his monastery, Tashi Lhunpo.

Written throughout his long life, beginning at the age of 14, these verses reflect his inner journey along the path to Enlightenment. They also offer insight into how he lived and practiced in the external world. In this way, his poetry serves as a timeless example for us to follow. This selection was carefully chosen to resonate with specific steps of the path that we ourselves are striving to master.

Friday is a young girl living in a tiny nomadic village high in the Himalayan plains, a thousand years ago. At this time, yoga is just beginning to arrive in Tibet from India—but it is strictly forbidden for women. Books, reading, and writing are also off-limits to them.

Her uncle Jampa is a quiet, wise Buddhist monk who teaches young monks who walk each day from the local monastery to his secluded yurt in the mountains. But why does he live in isolation? Why doesn’t he stay with the other monks? Uncle has a secret.

Friday grows up watching her uncle pass down the deepest knowledge of the ancient texts to her brother Tenzing, training him to become a Geshe, or Master. At night, she secretly observes the monastery’s Wisdom Warriors as they engage in fierce debates, skillfully tearing apart profound ideas in the exhilarating dance of philosophical discourse.

Every culture, in every corner of the world, follows unique traditions that influence everything from daily habits to personal values—all in the pursuit of happiness and success.

Some belief systems prove more effective than others. For example, advancements in modern medicine have significantly extended human lifespans compared to a few centuries ago.

Much like travel broadens our perspectives, encountering new ideas can lead to personal growth. Just as we might discover a delicious dish in a foreign restaurant and bring it into our own home, exposure to different ways of thinking can enrich our lives.

Imagine having a place nearby where you could explore new beliefs as easily as trying new foods. This constant access to fresh perspectives could expand our understanding of the world, much like adding new flavors to a familiar recipe—leading to greater fulfillment and happiness.

Sus maestros tibetanos le pidieron que aplicara estas enseñanzas a la creación de un negocio moderno, lo que llevó a la fundación de Andin International Diamond Jewelry Corporation en Manhattan, Nueva York.

Gracias a los principios antiguos de éxito, Andin se convirtió en la mayor empresa de joyería de diamantes del mundo, con ventas anuales de 250 millones de dólares, y en 2009 fue vendida al superinversor Warren Buffett.

El Cortador de Diamantes, el libro de Michael sobre cómo cualquiera puede utilizar los mismos principios para tener éxito tanto en los negocios como en la vida personal, se convirtió en un superventas internacional. Esta edición del 20 aniversario incluye más de 40 páginas de material nuevo para ayudarle a sembrar las semillas mentales necesarias para lograr el mayor éxito en su vida.

This book distills the entire teachings of Buddhism into just a few short pages, explained by one of the greatest Buddhist masters of ancient Central Asia.

Buddhism began its spread in India more than two thousand years ago and reached its pinnacle in the hidden mountain kingdom of Tibet, five centuries before our time. The leader of this renaissance was Tsongkapa (1357-1419), whose influence inspired a movement that, at its height, saw nearly a million monks and nuns living in thousands of monasteries throughout Tibet.

Tsongkapa was the most renowned commentator in Buddhist history, having written approximately 10,000 pages of eloquent explanations of the ancient Buddhist texts. He took on the challenge of summarizing all this profound knowledge into a single poem. The result was his famous “Three Principal Paths,” a work of fourteen verses intended for a cherished student in a distant land.

This masterpiece by Tsongkapa is presented here with a commentary by the distinguished Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941), considered the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teacher of the last century. The text was translated by Geshe Lobsang Tharchin, one of the last masters from old Tibet. The cover features a statue of Tsongkapa known as “Looks Like Me,” named after Tsongkapa’s remark upon the unveiling of the statue. The original statue stood in the great Jokang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet, but was destroyed.

For over two thousand years, the promise of these ancient texts has been that alongside the world we know, there exists an invisible higher world, always present around us. This realm can be referred to as the “Diamond World,” but a simpler—and often misunderstood—name for it is simply “Emptiness.”

The idea behind this is that if we can make contact with this higher world, if we can directly connect with it, this connection will trigger unstoppable and positive transformations in our being. This transformation begins in the very flesh of our bodies, creating a kind of wondrous change that spreads through our entire existence, turning it into a living diamond: a state of eternal beauty and wisdom. We might call this state paradise—a paradise accessible to every living being in the universe, where we all live in perfect harmony and happiness for all future time.

Profits from the sale of this book go to support the Diamond Cutter Classics translation program.

The core idea is that simply being alive is like having already fallen into a pit of quicksand. If we understand the situation, we can calmly take the necessary steps to get help and escape. However, if we don’t understand how quicksand works, our efforts to escape only make things worse.

The purpose of this book is to provide some of the most intelligent and effective instructions ever written to help us navigate our lives successfully, including guidance for what happens after life. We all share the instinctive belief that if a life like this can happen to us once, then, given countless future years, it’s likely to happen again.

Over many years, the translators have studied many examples of classical Asian literature, particularly concerning strategies for navigating life’s quicksand. They have compiled a selection of some of the most effective and valuable writings from the last 25 centuries, offering strategies to escape suffering and attain true, lasting happiness.

We all know that life leads to a decline in health, unexpected illness, or a sudden accident—and eventually, it ends. We seldom talk about the inevitable because it is so hard to face.

The Song of My Spiritual Life offers a profound yet simple solution—and a way to share it with our loved ones and everyone around us.

Written nearly 600 years ago by the great Buddhist master from Tibet, Je Tsongkapa, this work provides deep insights. Tsongkapa was not only the most significant thinker in Buddhism’s 25 centuries but also one of its greatest meditators.

Je Tsongkapa wrote over 12,000 pages offering practical advice for overcoming the inevitability of death. However, there is one surprising fact about his life: he rarely wrote about himself.

This small book may be the only exception. In it, the Master shares the simple yet powerful method he used to overcome life’s inevitable tragedies and attain lasting happiness. The teachings are presented here in clear, beautiful language.

The translation has been carefully done in modern English by a team of skilled scholars from both Asia and the West, with an additional explanation written in Tibet three centuries ago.