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Introduction
KTD Curriculum is an outline of study courses developed under the guidance of the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche in 1995. Its purpose is to help KTCs (Karma Thegsum Chling) in establishing educational programs in Buddhadharma. As the availability of books and audio tapes listed in the KTD Curriculum has changed, we have reviewed the list of references. In this document, we provide the list of primary references as recommended by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin, and supplementary references selected from a vast body of Buddhist literature available in English translation. The primary references provided by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin (see pages 4-5) will serve as the basis for studying the Buddha's teachings as outlined in the KTD Curriculum. Topics from the KTD Curriculum will be taught at KTD from the Tibetan sources. Once they have been transcribed, they will be available as the material on which classes and courses can be based. For the time being, until the transcripts are available, we provide the list of books already available in English that should serve as an aid in studying the topics from the KTD Curriculum. This list by no means exhausts the rich selection of texts available in English, and inquisitive students are encouraged to reach for other sources as well. A much broader list of books, as well as video tapes and DVDs, can be found on www.Dharmanes.org/Resources. When selecting books for study purposes at Karma Thegsum Chling from that list, we ask that you stick primarily to the Karma Kagyu authors. Contact Basia Majewska with questions or comments: tel. 845.679.5701 or e-mail: ktc@kagyu.org.
Treasury of Knowledge, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye Currently only three parts of the text are available in English from Snow Lion Publications: Treasury of Knowledge, Book 1: Myriad Worlds (Buddhist Cosmology in Abhidarma, Kalachakra and Dzog-chen), Treasury of Knowledge, Book 5: Buddhist Ethics, Treasury of Knowledge, Book 6 (Part 4): Systems of Buddhist Tantra. Gateway to Knowledge, by Mipham Rinpoche Available edition in three volumes from Rangjung Yeshe Publications Seven Points of Mind Training, by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje Recommended: Great Path of Awakening, commentary on the Seven Points by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, tr. Ken McLeod, Shambhala Publications Alternative: Benevolent Mind, commentary on Mind Training by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications
Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva Root text: Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Ngulchu Thogme, tr. Michele Martin, Namse Bangdzo Bookstore Commentary: Living in Compassion, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, Rinchen Publications
Uttaratantra Recommended:
Buddha Nature. The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra. with commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye and explanation by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Snow Lion Publications or The Uttaratantra. A Treatise on Buddha-Essence, with commentary by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications Maitreya on Buddha Nature. tr. and commentary by Ken Holmes, Altea Publishing
Alternative:
( Ecumenical History, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, not available in English) ( Religious History, by Khetsun Zangpo, not available in English)
As introductory and overview texts, we recommend Dharma Paths, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Snow Lion Publications), Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche (Shambhala Publications), and "Ground, Path and Fruition" by 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications). To learn about the Three Jewels and taking refuge, we recommend "Taking Refuge," by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, (Rinchen Publications).
Full list of revised references to individual talks from the KTD Curriculum
The list of references provided here combines the primary references (in bold) with additional references that can be used until transcripts from teachings given at KTD are available. A complete list of the books used as references is given staring on page 20. All books are available from Namse Bangdzo Bookstore, tel. 845.679.5906 ext. 12, e-mail: store@namsebangdzo.com
How to use this list of references:
In bold are indicated the primary references as recommended by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin. In most cases any additional references are optional. Students should be able to get necessary information for a given topic from the first listed text (as long as the text is available in English). However, if the primary reference discusses the topic in a somewhat succinct manner, and students feel a need for further explanation, the next listed book will provide it. Students are encouraged to read all recommended texts in order to expand their understanding of each topic. It may also be helpful to read at least the primary sources more than once.
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List of books
The Awakened One. A Life of Buddha, by Sherab Chodzin Kohn (Shambhala Publications), $14.95 Benevolent Mind, by Traleg Rinpoche (Zhi-sil Cho-kyi Gha-Tsal), $21.95 Creation and Completion, by Jamgon Kongtrul, tr. Sarah Harding (Wisdom Publications), $16.95 The Development of Buddhism in India, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Sri Satguru Publications), $8.50 Dharma Paths, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Snow Lion Publications), $14.95 Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche (Shambhala Publications), $13.95 The Five Buddha Families, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $6.00 Four Foundations of Buddhist Practice, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Namo Buddha Publications), $12.95 Gateway to Knowledge, Vol. I, by Mipham Rinpoche (Rangjung Yeshe Publications), $16.00 Gateway to Knowledge, Vol. II, by Mipham Rinpoche (Rangjung Yeshe Publications), $18.00 Gateway to Knowledge, Vol. III, by Mipham Rinpoche (Rangjung Yeshe Publications), $18.00 The Great Path of Awakening, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, tr. Ken McLeod, $14.95 Ground, Path and Fruition, by Tai Situ Rinpoche, (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications), 25.95 The Heart of Mindfulness. Teachings on Shamata Meditation, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $6.00 The History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet, by Karma Thinley (Prajna) $19.95 Inseparability of the Three Yanas, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $7.00
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, tr. Khenpo Konchok Gyaltsen (Snow Lion Publications), $22.95 Journey without Goal, by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche (Shambhala Publications), $17.95 The Kagyu Lineage, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $5.00 The Life of Milarepa, tr. Lobsang P. Lhalungpa (Arkana), $14.95 Life and Teachings of Gampopa, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal), $16.95 The Life and Teaching of Naropa, tr. by Herbert V. Guenther (Shambhala Publications) $24.95 The Life of Marpa, by Tsang Nyon Heruka, tr. by the Nalanda Translation Committee under the direction of Chogyam Trungpa (Shambhala Publication), $24.95 Life of Tilopa and the Ganges Mahamudra, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Zhisil Chokyi Ghatsal), $19.95 Living in Compassion, by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche (Rinchen Publications), $16.95 Ngondro Commentary, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $10.00 The Practice of Loving-kindness and Compassion, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $5.00 The Practice of Tranquility and Insight, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (Snow Lion Publications), $14.95 The Profound Wisdom of the Heart Sutra, by Bokar Rinpoche (Clear Point Press), $10.95 Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness, by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications), $18.95 Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great: A Study of the Buddhist Linegaes of Tibet, by Ringu Tulku (Shambhala Publications), $35.00 Seven Points of Mind Training, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Sri Satguru Publications), $9.95 The Small Golden Key, by Thinley Norbu (Shambhala), $16.95
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Taking Refuge, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Rinchen Publications), $9.95 The Teacher-Student Relationship, by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, tr. by Ron Garry (Snow Lion Publications), $14.95 A Teaching on Interdependence and Emptiness, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $7.00 Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Ngulchu Thogme, tr. Michele Martin, Namse Bangdzo Bookstore The Tibetan Vinaya. Guide to Buddhist Conduct, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (Sri Satguru Publications), $8.50 Torch of Certainty, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye (Shambhala Publications), $18.95 Training the Mind, by Chogyam Trungpa (Shambhala Publications), $12.95 Transcending Ego: Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom, by Thrangu Rinpoche (Namo Buddha Publications), $12.95 Treasury of Knowledge. Buddhist Ethics, by Jamgon Kongtrul (Snow Lion Publications), $34.95 The Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications), $9.50 The Two AccumulationsMerit and Wisdom, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $7.00 The Two Truths, by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications), $13.95 Vipasyana Teaching, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript), $7.00
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