Tibetan Translations of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Books
In the past six years, we have translated 46 books of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and first ten books have been published by the Dalai Lama Trust, and the rest are in preparation for publication. Still in collaboration with the Dalai Lama Trust, the Tibetan Translation & Research Institute is continuing its project of translating all works by His Holiness the Dalai Lama into the Tibetan.
An Open Heart
Translated by Sirdak Kunga
How does one actually become a compassionate person? What are the mechanisms by which a selfish heart is transformed into a generous heart? The Dalai Lama’s teachings on this essential subject, drawn from talks he delivered during his epochal visit to America in 1999, form the basis of this universally appealing book.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective
Translated by Tsetan Tashi
All the world’s major religions emphasize the importance of the practice of love, compassion, and tolerance. This is particularly true in the Buddhist traditions, which unanimously state that compassion and love are the foundation of all paths of practice. To cultivate the potential for compassion and love inherent within us, it is crucial to counteract their opposing forces of anger and hatred.
In this book, the Dalai Lama shows how through the practice of patience and tolerance we can overcome the obstacles of anger and hatred. He bases his discussion on A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, the classic work on the activities of Bodhisattvas—those who aspire to attain full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
The Joy of Living and Dying in Peace
Translated by Zasi Dechen
This book is a presentation of Buddhist wisdom on death and dying, offering His Holiness’ own thoughts on the end of life and the insights of the Buddhist tradition regarding death, combining lessons on living a good life through compassion, patience, wisdom and effort with various Buddhist teachings.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
How to Practise
Translated by Sonam Jangchup
As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. In this very special book, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers embark upon the path to enlightenment with a stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom and an easy-access reference for daily practice.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
Essence of the Heart Sutra
Translated by Ngawang Norbu
For more than two thousand years, the Heart Sutra has been part of the daily life of millions of Buddhists. This concise text, so rich and laden with meaning, concentrates the very heart of Buddhism into a powerful and evocative teaching on the interdependence of all reality.
This book includes the complete text of the Heart of Wisdom teachings given by the Dalai Lama in California in 2001.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
Lighting the Way
Translated by Ourse
Lighting the Way contains three fundamental Buddhist teachings given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Western students. His Holiness often refers to one of this short works as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
Transforming the Mind
Translated by Sonam Gyal
Based on three days of teaching in London May 1999, this book is an edited version of the Dalai Lama’s discourse on one of the most profound and sacred texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Eight Verses on Generating Compassion are known in Tibetan as ‘lojong’ – literally, transforming your mind.
In this lucid, straightforward commentary on these teachings, H. H. the Dalai Lama shows us how to transform difficult situations into opportunities for spiritual growth. He also offers practical methods as to how to develop positive ways of thinking and compassion.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2022
A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night
Translated by Choesung Gyatso
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama presents here a detailed manual of practical philosophy, based on The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara), a well-known text of Mahayana Buddhism written by Shantideva. The Dalai Lama explains and amplifies the text, alluding throughout to the experience of daily life and showing how anyone can develop bodhichitta, the wish for perfect enlightenment for the sake of others. This book will surely become a standard manual for all those who wish to make the bodhisattva ideal a living experience.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2021
Stages of Meditation
Translated by Kunckok Rabten
A commentary to Kamalashila’s quintessential meditation manual, Stages of Meditation. His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes the nature of mind and how to train in it to achieve calm abiding – perfect clarity and mental stability – and penetrative insight into reality.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2022
The World of Tibetan Buddhism
Translated by Tenzin Rigsang
In this book, with characteristic humility, His Holiness the Dalai Lama begins this landmark survey of the entire Buddhist path by saying, “I think an overview of Tibetan Buddhism for the purpose of providing a comprehensive framework of the path may prove helpful in deepening your understanding and practice.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivers a presentation that is concise and profound, accessible and engaging.
Published by the Dalai Lama Trust, India, 2022