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ILLUMINATINGthe Thirty-seven Practices

of a Bodhisattva

Chökyi Dragpaintroduction by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche | translated by Heidi I. Koppl

Welcome to Wisdom Publications’ latest catalog. For over thirty years,we have been offering classic and contemporary Buddhist books and practical works on mindfulness. We are thrilled to once again share our latest titles and timeless works, ranging from all traditions.

We hope you enjoy these titles, and we invite you to take advantage of our extensive backlist. For more ordering information, see page 23.

KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOINGA Complete Buddhist Guide to Meditation, Faith, and Everyday Transcendence

Ayya Khema224 pages | $16.95 | ebook $11.99

WHO ORDERED THIS TRUCKLOAD OF DUNG?Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties

Ajahn Brahm288 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

LESSONS FROM THE DYINGRodney Smith232 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

ILLUMINATING THE THIRTY-SEVEN PRACTICES OF THE BODHISATTVAChökyi Dragpa224 pages | $19.95 | ebook $14.99

THE WORLD OF TIBETAN BUDDHISMAn Overview of Its Philosophy and PracticeThe Dalai Lama224 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

Here the Dalai Lama presents a comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Buddhism that is both profound and understandable. As readers explore Tibetan Buddhism, they will find in His Holiness a great friend and authority.

HOW TO MEDITATEA Practical GuideKathleen McDonald288 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

What is meditation? Why practice it? How do I do it? Which techniques are best? The answers to these often-asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book, making it of enormous value for anyone who wishes to begin and maintain a meditation practice.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book has jewels of wisdom and practical experience to inspire you.

—Richard Gere

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THE DHARMA OF DRAGONS AND DAEMONSBuddhist Themes in Modern Fantasy

David R. Loy and Linda Goodhew176 pages$14.95

A BUDDHIST RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE EMERGENCYEdited by John Stanley, David R. Loy, and Gyurme Dorje312 pages$16.95

A NEW BUDDHIST PATHEnlightenment, Evolution, and Ethics in the Modern WorldDavid R. Loy176 pages | $16.95 | ebook $11.99

David R. Loy addresses head-on the most pressing issues of Buddhist philosophy in our time and shows us that neither Buddhism nor secular society by itself is sufficient to answer these questions. Instead, he investigates the unexpected intersections of the two. This is a new path for a new world.

A New Buddhist Path is the perfect tool for integrating ancient wisdom into our rapidly-changing world. The discussion in these pages is crucial for our future.

—Jaimal Yogis, author of Saltwater Buddha

MONEY, SEX, WAR, KARMA Notes for a Buddhist RevolutionDavid R. Loy176 pages | $15.95 | ebook $11.62

Loy’s “Buddhist Revolution” is nothing less than a radical change in the ways we can approach our lives, our planet, the collective delusions that pervade our language, culture, and even our spirituality.

This book is revolutionary! If you are interested in personal or societal change, this is a book you need to read.

— Noah Levine, author of Against the Stream

THE GREAT AWAKENINGA Buddhist Social Theory

David R. Loy240 pages$16.95 | ebook $12.99

THE WORLD IS MADE OF STORIESDavid R. Loy128 pages$15.95 | ebook $11.99

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THE MIND OF MAHAMUDRAAdvice from the Kagyü Masters Tibetan ClassicsTranslated and introduced by Peter Alan Roberts 280 pages | $16.95 | ebook $11.99

Mind of Mahāmudrā highlights the central meditation practice of the Kagyü school through texts over five centuries, from authors such as Lama Shang and the Third Karmapa.

Roberts is to be commended for his clear and erudite translation and informative annotation. This will bring great benefit to many.

— The Seventeenth Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

ESSENTIAL MIND TRAININGTibetan ClassicsTranslated and introduced by Thupten Jinpa 296 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

This volume contains eighteen individual works on mind training (lojong), including Eight Verses on Mind Training and The Seven-Point Mind Training, that will enchance our capacity for compassion, love, and perseverance.

WISDOM OF THE KADAM MASTERSTibetan ClassicsTranslated and introduced by Thupten Jinpa 232 pages | $16.95 | ebook $12.99

Along with the well-known Sayings of the Kadam Masters, this collection excerpts the esoteric centerpiece of Kadam literature, the Book of Kadam, a work full of banter between the Kadam founders Atiśa and Dromtönpa and the legends of their past lives.

T I B E T A N C L A S S I C S

Distilled from our groundbreaking Library of Tibetan Classics series, the Tibetan Classics offer abridged editions of the most essential teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. Each is created in

conjunction with Thupten Jinpa, president and editor-in-chief of the Institute of Tibetan Classics.

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THE WAY OF TENDERNESSAwakening Through Race, Sexuality, and GenderZenju Earthlyn Manuel Foreword by Charles Johnson144 pages | $15.95 | ebook $11.99

Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel brings Buddhist philosophies of emptiness and appearance to bear on race, sexuality, and gender, using wisdom forged through personal experience and practice to rethink problems of identity and privilege.

Her hard-won insights as a lesbian black woman reveal that dry wisdom alone is not sufficient to heal the wounds of the marginalized; only warmth and compassion can cure hatred and heal its damage. This is a book that will teach us all.

This book is essential reading for all Buddhists. Essential.—Full Contact Enlightenment

THE COMPASSIONATE LIFEHis Holiness the Dalai Lama128 pages | $14.95 | ebook $10.99

FACES OF COMPASSIONClassic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression — An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism

Taigen Dan Leighton, Foreword by Joan Halifax352 pages | $18.95 | ebook $13.99

THE BANYAN DEERA Parable of Courage and Compassion

Story by Rafe Martin, Illustrated by Richard WehrmanHardcover | 48 pages | $15.00 | ebook $9.99

BEAUTIFUL WAY OF LIFEA Meditation on Shantideva’s Bodhisattva PathRené Feusi160 pages | $15.95 | ebook $11.99

Enter into the presence of a wise Buddhist master through this modern distillation of Shantideva’s Bodhisattva Way of Life. Here René Feusi distills Shantideva’s masterpiece verse by verse, reflecting both the lyricism of the original verses and their wealth of inspiring reflections.

A beautifully written meditative guide to one of the greatest works of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition.

—Jonathan Landaw, author of Prince Siddhartha

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MOODY COW MEDITATESKerry Lee MacLeanHardcover | 32 pages$15.95 | ebook $11.99

MINDFUL MONKEY, HAPPY PANDAStory by Lauren AlderferIllustrated by Kerry Lee MacLeanHardcover | 32 pages $16.95 | ebook $11.99

WHEN THE ANGER OGRE VISITSStory by Andrée SalomIllustrated by Ivette SalomHardcover | 40 pages | $18.95 | ebook $14.99

When the Anger Ogre Visits gives children guidance about how to deal with anger as a natural part of their inner lives. This playfully illustrated story, written in memorable rhyme, centers on discovering and using internal resources and portrays anger as manageable.

Teaches basic mindfulness in a way that is imaginative, simple, and even fun.

—Publishers Weekly

FREEDOM FROM ANGERUnderstanding It, Overcoming It, and Finding JoyAlubomulle Sumanasara144 pages | $16.95 | ebook $11.99

Extinguish anger forever with this step-by-step guide, which offers practical advice on how to put aside anger and ego and embrace laughter and reason. In bite-sized chapters, Venerable Sumanasara gives wisdom, along with a laugh, that you can use to lead a healthier, happier life.

Ven. Sumanasara’s friendly tone and plain way of speaking reveal the ridiculousness of anger.

—Sylvia Boorstein, author of Happiness Is an Inside Job

FREE YOURSELFTen Life-Changing Powers of Your Wise Heart

Carolyn HobbsForeword by James Baraz328 pages$17.95 | ebook $11.99

DON’T WORRY, BE GRUMPYInspiring Stories for Making the Most of Each Moment

Ajahn Brahm240 pages$16.95 | ebook $11.99

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THE HIDDEN LAMPStories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened WomenEdited by Zenshin Florence Caplow and Reigetsu Susan Moon, Foreword by Zoketsu Norman Fischer440 pages | $18.95 | ebook $13.99

The Hidden Lamp is a collection of one hundred stories of Buddhist women across history. These are the voices of the women ancestors of every contemporary Buddhist.

ENTANGLING VINESA Classic Collection of Zen KoansThomas Yūhō Kirchner Foreword by Nelson FosterHardcover | 352 pages | $28.95 | ebook $19.99

Containing 272 cases and extensive note material, the collection is indispensable for serious koan training and for anyone drawn to Zen literature.

Musō Soseki was a towering figure in the early history of Japanese Zen whose words still have power to shepherd contemporary stu-dents of the Way.

—Taigen Dan Leighton, author of Faces of Compassion

TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY BUDDHISTS IN CONVERSATIONEdited by Melvin McLeod300 pages | $19.95 | ebook $11.99

Twenty-First-Century Buddhists in Conversation

collects the very best of the round-table

discussions recorded in the pages of

Buddhadharma magazine for over a decade.

These conversations range over topics from

student-teacher relationships to the place of prayer and the leading roles of

women in modern Buddhism. With participants such as Bhante Gunaratana,

Shohaku Okumura, Sharon Salzberg, John Tarrant, and Jack Kornfield,

discussions equally represent old-school and newly emergent Buddhist

traditions.

DIALOGUES IN A DREAMThe Life and Zen Teachings of Musō SosekiMusō Soseki Translated by Thomas Yūhō Kirchner448 pages | $22.95 | ebook $11.99

Discover the teachings of the renowned fourteenth-century Zen master, covering Buddhist philosophy, practice, and insights on prayer and mediation. This penetrating analysis will deepen our appreciation of even the simplest Buddhist practices.

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NOW!The Art of Being Truly Present

Jean Smith208 pages$14.00

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO INSIGHT MEDITATIONArinna Weisman and Jean Smith256 pages$15.95 | ebook $11.99

SEVEN STEPS TO TRAIN YOUR MINDGomo Tulku176 pages | $15.95 | ebook $11.99

Learn to cultivate a resilient and warm heart, even in the face of great difficulty, from one of the most beloved of the last generation of lamas trained in pre-invasion Tibet. Gomo Tulku provides a practical description of how to develop the mental qualities of peace, joy, and wisdom through The Seven-Point Mind Training.

LIFE IS SPIRITUAL PRACTICEAchieving Happiness with the Ten PerfectionsJean Smith224 pages | $17.95 | ebook $11.99

Discover the ten perfections or paramis—qualities of the heart and mind that cultivate happiness, wisdom, and compassion—and learn how to bring them into your life with this in-depth practice manual.

A fresh translation and commentary of a profound Buddhist text. An inspiring and uplifting work.

—East & West Series

Smith knows that spiritual practice is all important. Those who are serious about it will want to embrace these teachings.

—Spirituality and Practice

THE ESSENTIAL NECTARMeditations on the Buddhist Path

Geshe Rabten Edited, with verse translations, by Martin Willson312 pages$21.95 | ebook $10.99

INTRODUCTION TO TANTRAThe Transformation of Desire

Lama Thubten Yeshe Edited by Jonathan Landaw, Foreword by Philip Glass192 pages$16.95 | ebook $12.99

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NIXON UNDER THE BODHI TREE AND OTHER WORKS OF BUDDHIST FICTIONKate WheelerForeword by Charles Johnson288 pages | $16.95

YOU ARE NOT HERE AND OTHER WORKS OF BUDDHIST FICTIONEdited by Keith KachtickForeword by Lama Surya Das256 pages | $16.95

THE MINDFUL WRITERNoble Truths of the Writing LifeDinty W. MooreHardcover | 152 pages$12.95 | ebook $9.99

Going beyond the typical “how to write” book, The Mindful Writer illuminates the creative process: where writing and creativity originate, how mindfulness plays into work, how to cultivate good writing habits, how to grow as a writer and a person, and what it means to live a life dedicated to the craft of writing.

Small but powerful—a welcome addition to many writ-ers’ desks, and an inspiring and supportive gift.

—Foreword Reviews

MAYAA NovelC. W. Huntington, Jr.328 pages | $16.95 | ebook $11.99

It is 1975 and India is in turmoil. American Stanley Harrington arrives to study Sanskrit philosophy and escape his failing marriage. When he finds himself witness to a violent accident, he begins to question his grip on reality.

Maya, literally “illusion,” is an extended meditation on the unraveling of identity. Filled with rich observations and arresting reflections, it mines the porous border between memory and imagination.

This absorbing and compelling novel feels as intimate as a memoir—possibly even one’s own.

—Kate Wheeler, author of Not Where I Started From

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THE GRACE IN AGINGAwaken as You Grow Older

Kathleen Dowling Singh240 pages | $17.95 | ebook $11.99

BUDDHIST CARE FOR THE DYING AND BEREAVEDEdited by Jonathan S. Watts and Yoshiharu Tomatsu312 pages | $22.95 | ebook $16.99

MEDICINE AND COMPASSIONA Tibetan Lama and an American Doctor on How to Provide Care with Compassion and WisdomChökyi Nyima Rinpoche and David R. Shlim, MD216 pages | $17.95 | ebook $10.99

Sure to be welcomed by caregivers of all types, this new edition of the groundbreaking Medicine and Compassion will help anyone reconnect with the true spirit of their caregiving task.

VAJRASATTVA MEDITATIONAn Illustrated GuideKhenpo Yeshe Phuntsok200 pages | $19.95 | ebook Bundle $11.99

Walk step by step through the stages of this tantric ritual of purification with inspired commentary and full-color illustrations. This friendly volume is perfect both for beginners and experienced practitioners looking for a practical guide.

THE ARTS OF CONTEMPLATIVE CAREPioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work

Edited by Cheryl A. Giles and Willa B. Miller Foreword by Judith Simmer-BrownHardcover | 368 pages | $34.95 | ebook $24.99

BECOMING VAJRASATTVAThe Tantric Path of PurificationLama Thubten YesheEdited by Nick RibushForeword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche320 pages | $18.95 | ebook $13.99

The practice of Vajrasattva is used to purify negative karma, illness, and obstacles to spiritual development. Becoming Vajrasattva is a complete guide to this practice, providing instruction on the method, commentary on the traditional texts, and insight into tantra.

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These texts present the essential meaning of the Great Perfection with great clarity and precision.

—Tsoknyi Rinpoche

NAGARJUNA’S MIDDLE WAYMūlamadhyamakakārikā Classics of Indian Buddhism

Mark Siderits and Shōryū Katsura368 pages | $28.95 | ebook $19.99

AUTHORIZED LIVESBiography and the Early Formation of Geluk Identity Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism

Elijah Ary200 pages | $34.95 | ebook $19.99

Delve into the biographies of Tsongkhapa, Khedrup, and Jetsumpa.

DIVINE STORIESDivyāvadāna Part 1 Classics of Indian Buddhism

Andy Rotman528 pages | $24.95 | ebook $18.99

HIMALAYAN PASSAGESTibetan and Newar Studies in Honor of Hubert Decleer Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism

Edited by Benjamin Bogin and Andrew Quintman384 pages | $38.95 | ebook $19.99

DÜDJOM LINGPA’S VISIONS OF THE GREAT PERFECTION

Translated by B. Alan Wallace, Foreword by Sogyal RinpocheHardcover | $120.00

From preeminent Tibetan scholar B. Alan Wallace comes the much-anticipated collection.

This limited-edition set includes elegant clothbound editions of all three volumes, beautifully presented in a slipcase.

This slipcased collector’s edition is only available direct from Wisdom Publications

Volume 1: Heart of the Great PerfectionVolume 2: Buddhahood Without MeditationVolume 3: The Vajra Essence

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MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISHBhante Gunaratana224 pages$16.95ebook $12.99

SALTWATER BUDDHAA Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea

Jaimal Yogis256 pages$14.95ebook $10.99

IN THE BUDDHA’S WORDSAn Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

Bhikkhu Bodhi512 pages$18.95ebook $13.99

MINDFUL TEACH-ING AND TEACHING MINDFULNESSA Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything

Deborah Schoeberlein David224 pages$16.95ebook $12.99

HOW TO BE SICK A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers

Toni Bernhard256 pages$16.95ebook $12.99

THE ATTENTION REVOLUTIONUnlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

B. Alan Wallace224 pages$16.95ebook $12.99

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