MASTER
LIST
I AM THAT
Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, taped by Maurice Frydman [1973]
1st American edition 1982
Rating: 10
Advanced Reading
A classic above all others by a modern master of deconstruction.
If you are ready to release yourself from the ideas that
you have about who you are, this is the guy to send you over
the edge and into the abyss. We will talk about what will
happen when this happens, but words pale… This bible
of inward journey need not be read from start to finish.
One can pick it up anytime and open it to any page. It is
composed of conversations between Da and visitors, each section
complete in itself.
YOGA VASISTHA
THE CONCISE YOGA VASISTHA [1984, SUNY]
Both by Swami Venkatesananda
Rating: 10
Advanced Reading
Choose the length of book that suits you and settle back
into some incredible storytelling—storytelling with
inner themes and subtle lessons, storytelling that will make
you pause and reflect on being somebody. This is the great
book of reconstruction, counterpoint to I AM THAT.
PATANJALI’S APHORISMS
YOGA PHILOSOPHY OF PANTANJALI (by Swami Hariharananda Aranya)
LIGHT ON THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PANTANJALI (by BKS Iyengar, 1993)
Rating: 10
Advanced Reading
Find a translation that appeals to you and contemplate
an aphorism every week.
RAINBOW PAINTING
By Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Rating: 10
Advanced Reading
Every book I have seen by the Schmidt’s has been excellent,
I believe that Erik translates and Marcia edits. In all cases
this particular book stands out for rDzogChen students. All
other books by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche are excellent as well
(Two titles: AS IT IS and REPEATING THE WORDS OF THE BUDDHA).
THE CRYSTAL AND THE WAY OF LIGHT
By Namkhai Norbu [compiled and edited by John Shane, 1986]
Rating: 10
Intermediate Reading
This is the book for those who want to know what rDzogChen
is …and quickly. The author was the first to talk and
teach this secret/esoteric tradition in the West. He opened
the gates and many followed. We must always remain grateful.
Other books by the same author are: THE MIRROR [1996 Station
Hill], THE SONG OF THE VAJRA [1992], DZOGCHEN The Self-Perfected
State [1996 Snow Lion].
JNANESHWAR’S GITA
By Swami Kripananda [Suny 1988]
Rating: 9
Advanced Reading
A Marathi Classic and a huge verse expansion of the Bhagavad
Gita.
LIST OF WONDER
HEARTDROPS OF DHARMAKAYA
By Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen [1993 Snow Lion] commentary by Lopon Tenzin Namdak
Rating: 10
Advanced Reading
It is oh so difficult to find anything in English by Lopon
Tenzin Namdak, a great living master and the spiritual leader
of the Bon religion.
WONDERS OF THE NATURAL MIND
By Tenzin Wangyal [1993 Station Hill]
Rating: 9
Intermediate Reading
By Lopon Tenzin Namdak’s most famous teaching student,
now headquartered in Virginia at the Ligmincha Institute.
WOMEN OF POWER AND GRACE
By Timothy Conway [1994]
Rating: 9
Beginning Level
What a great, great book. Inspiring to all women aspirants.
MOTHER OF THE BUDDHAS Meditation on the Prajnaparamita Sutra
By Lex Hixon [1993]
Rating: 8
Advanced Reading
Guidelines for the serious meditator.
THE POWER OF SILENCE
By Carlos Castaneda
Rating: 8
Advanced Reading
The later books by Castaneda carry a lot of good information
and a masterful view. This overcomes the thickheaded, emotionally
ill-equipped Carlos’s uselessness.
Other books in the Castaneda series:
THE FIRE FROM WITHIN
Rating: 8
Advanced Reading
THE EAGLE’S GIFT
Rating: 8
Intermediate Reading
THE ART OF DREAMING
Rating: 8.5
Intermediate Reading
THE ACTIVE SIDE OF INFINITY
Rating: 7
Advanced Reading
THE WHEEL OF TIME
Rating: 7
Intermediate Reading
THE TEACHINGS OF DON JUAN
Rating: 5
Beginning Level
A SEPARATE REALITY
Rating: 5
Beginning Level
JOURNEY TO IXTLAN
Rating: 8
Beginning Level
TALES OF POWER
Rating: 5
Beginning Level
THE SECOND RING OF POWER
Rating: 5
Beginning Level
THE DEATH OF GURDJIEFF IN THE FOOTHILLS OF GEORGIA
By Jan (1980)
Rating: 8
Intermediate reading
A great work by a little known neo-Gurdjieff teacher.
DIALOGUES OF GURDJIEFF
By Jan (1981)
Rating: 9
Intermediate reading
More exquisite entertainment. Neo-fantasy for the virtual
seeker by a largely unknown neo-teacher.
IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS
By PD Ouspensky
Rating: 8
Beginning reading
A classic.
THE 12th PLANET
By Zecharia Sitchin
Rating: 10
Beginning reading
ZS’s work is very important if you want to understand
the many unknowns of why we are who we are. This is his quintessential
work, an absolute must.
THE LOST REALMS
By Zecharia Sitchin
Rating: 9
Intermediate reading
I value this book second amongst ZS’s work. A lot
of effort and research went into these early books.
LOST BOOK OF ENKI
By Zecharia Sitchin
Rating: 8
Intermediate reading
This is very valuable for those who want to take another
look at the “Holy Bible.” Unfortunately Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam all use a “reader’s digest” version
of the scriptures.
Other books by Zecharia Sitchin:
GENESIS
DIVINE ENCOUNTERS
WARS OF GODS AND MEN
THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
WHEN TIME BEGAN
OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
COSMIC CODE
Rating for all: 7
For all levels of readers
These books are for those who want to delve further into
the real story of mankind’s past.
SURFING THE HIMALAYAS
By Frederick Lenz (1995)
Rating: 8
Beginner reading
Delightful tale with some lessons, information, and insights
scattered throughout.
SNOWBOARDING TO NIRVANA
By Frederick Lenz (1997)
Rating: 8
Beginner reading
Another well written book, easy and entertaining, with
important explanation.
PRACTICE LIST
BREATH SWEEPS MIND
Edited by Jean Smith [1998]
Rating: 9
Beginning Reading
This compilation is terrific. A collection of practices
and short explanations that is surprisingly effective.
BREATH BY BREATH
By Larry Rosenberg
Rating: 8
Advanced Reading
Through breath into the scriptures…
MINDFULNESS WITH BREATHING
By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Rating: 7
Advanced Reading
Breath opens the door to an ancient text.
HEALING WITH FORM, ENERGY AND LIGHT
By Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche [2002 Snow Lion]
Rating: 9
Intermediate Reading
Practical explanation and instruction. This great work,
combining useful techniques with an ancient lineage, is suitable
for anyone.
RDZOGCHEN LIST
NATURAL GREAT PERFECTION
By Nyoshul Khenpo [1995 Snow Lion]
Rating: 7
Advanced Reading
Rugged practitioner reveals his inward journey.
THE GOLDEN LETTERS
By John Myrdhin Reynolds
Rating: 7
Advanced Reading
An important expansion of the three tenets of Garab Dorje.
DREAM YOGA AND THE PRACTICE OF NATURAL LIGHT
By Namkhai Norbu [1992 Snow Lion, edited and introduced by Michael Katz]
Rating: 9
Intermediate Reading
Essential reading for those who would travel the path of
dreaming.
|
