Uniquely attuned to our present world, the Karmapa gives clear and wise teachings on key issues of our times–the environment, social responsibility, and working with our emotional afflictions. He blends a fresh perspective on how to meditate with heartfelt encouragement to take the path of compassion and engage in actions that benefit others. Available free as e-book at DharmaEBooks.org
The books listed below are by our Karma Kagyu teachers about Buddhism and the teachings of the lineage. Any books by these authors are valuable, however in the interest of space we are only listing a few.
H.H. Karmapa XVII, Orgyen Trinley Dorje
- Traveling the Path of Compassion
- The Future Is Now: Timely Advice for Creating a Better World
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
- Dharma Paths
- Karma Chakme’s Mountain Dharma
- Chenrezik: For the Benefit of all Beings / Chenrezik: Por el Bien de los Seres (English & Spanish)
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
- Buddha Nature
- The Practice of Tranquility and Insight
- Medicine Buddha Teachings
Tai Situ Rinpoche
- Awakening the Sleeping Buddha
- Ground, Path and Fruition
Taking refuge is the first formal step on the Buddhist path. This concise text explains that what is meant by refuge is protection and eventual freedom from the confusion and suffering of cyclic existence (samsara). Available free as e-book at DharmaEBooks.org
Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
- The Great Path of Awakening
Gampopa
- The Jewel Ornament of Liberation
Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
- A Teaching on the Tashi Prayer
- The Kagyu Lineage and Activity of the Karmapas
Bokar Rinpoche
- Meditation — Advice to Beginners
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
- Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
- The Myth of Freedom
Pema Chödrön
- Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living