Khenchen Books List

Books Published by HE Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche
Khenchen Rinpoche consistently strives to make important texts available to all. A skilled and
dedicated author and translator, he has published 10 books:
* Prayer Flags is a small book that contains brief life stories of Dharma Lord Gampopa, Phagmo
Drupa, and Lord Jigten Sumgön, as well as some Dharma-realization songs by lineage masters.
There are some short teachings on the stages of Mahamudra practice, and condensed instructions
on how to carry the experiences of sickness and death into one’s practice.
* The Garland of Mahamudra Practices is very helpful for those who already have a little
understanding of the Dharma. It contains a description of several practices: the four foundation
thoughts (precious human life, awareness of impermanence, karma, and the suffering of
samsara); the four extraordinary preliminary practices (refuge, Vajrasattva, mandala offering,
and Guru Yoga); the special Ngondro practices of love, compassion, and bodhicitta; yidam deity
practice; special four-kaya guru yoga; a mahamudra session; and dedication.
* In Search of the Stainless Ambrosia was written by Khenchen Rinpoche as an introduction for
beginners and a reminder for more advanced practitioners. First, it summarizes the fundamental
teachings of refuge, love and compassion, and the six paramitas. Then, there are short sections
on mahamudra and yidam practices, the experience of dying, an explanation of Chöd practice,
and some Phowa teachings.
* The Great Kagyu Masters is a translation of a thirteenth century text that puts the life stories of
the great masters together in one volume: Tilopa, Naropa, Atisha, Marpa, Milarepa, Gampopa,
Phagmo Drupa, and Jigten Sumgön. It is very helpful for practitioners to have these accounts
available for inspiration and guidance.
* The Jewel Treasury of Advice is a translation of a profound teaching, written in verse by

Drigung Dharmaradza. The text describes the complete path of the Buddha’s teachings. Its
commentary, A Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path, made these teachings more accessible, and
easier for modern practitioners to understand these profound teachings.
* The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is a translation of Lord Gampopa’s essential philosophy

text, which is said to act as Gampopa's regent in these times. This book contains a complete form
of the sutra system called lam rim, or stages of the path—right from the starting point, the
ground where you enter into the path, until you achieve Buddhahood and manifest activities for
the benefit of infinite sentient beings.
* Calling to the Lama from Afar is a collection of accounts of Lord Jigten Sumgön, the founder
of Drigung Kagyu, some in verse and prose. The prayers and praises translated in this text
express the depth of genuine devotion in a manner that is characteristic of this genre of Tibetan
literature.
* Transformation of Suffering: A Handbook for Practitioners. Khenchen Rinpoche wrote fthis

book for study by individuals or groups without ready access to a qualified spiritual master. The
book contains all the foundations of Buddhism in very accessible terms. This book is in very
accessible language, but it contains information essential for beginners and advanced
practitioners alike.
* Pearl Rosary is a work that Khenchen Rinpoche himself wrote. It contains detailed
commentary on 10 common deity yoga practices, such as Chenrezig, Tara, and Manjushri, as
well as the translated sadhanas or practice texts. It includes the meaning and importance of each
practice, the significance of the symbolism and attributes of each deity, and detailed instructions
on visualization. This book is also especially valuable for those who do not have the good
fortune to see a qualified lama often, and for serious practitioners to use as a reminder.
* A Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path is Khenchen Rinpoche’s commentary on The Jewel
Treasury of Advice. This book goes right to the point by providing clear instruction on the
practical meaning of Dharma and on meditation practice. The root text is organized into two
parts. The first part contains general advice for daily life and the second part id directed more
specifically to practitioners. Realistically, if we want to attain enlightenment without facing any
obstacles, we have to know what to do and how to do it. This book outlines what to expect and
gives us very valuable counsel from the author’s own experience of the reality of samsara and
nirvana.
Forthcoming Title: Confusion Dawning into Wisdom is a book of commentary on some of the
vajra songs of Milarepa and Jigten Sumgön. Those vajra songs contain vast and profound
meaning, which Khenchen Rinpoche has simplified and clarified so that practitioners can
understand their meaning directly.
Khenchen Rinpoche translated and wrote these commentaries with a sincere wish to bring
enlightened wisdom into the world and for the benefit of all sentient beings. He requests that
anyone who has a chance to see these books to please read them carefully, digest their meaning,
and apply their teachings. There can be no doubt that the result will arise.
Emaho!

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Books Published by HE Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche

* The Jewel Treasury of Advice is a translation of a profound teaching, written in verse by

* The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is a translation of Lord Gampopa’s essential philosophy

* Transformation of Suffering: A Handbook for Practitioners. Khenchen Rinpoche wrote fthis

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