Tibetan Buddhism by Stephen Hodge

Tibetan Buddhism (Piatkus Guides) by Stephen Hodge

Well written book, explaining the history of Tibetan Buddhism and it's beliefs.

What Makes You Not A Buddhist by Khyentse

What Makes You Not a Buddhist by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse .

A very interesting book, explaining and investigating the 4 truths which make you a Buddhist ...accepting impermanence, that all emotions bring pain, that all phenomena is illusionary, and enlightenment is beyond concepts.

A very well written book, easily readable, and exploring these issues in a way which helps the reader come to grips with these Buddhist principles.

The Rainbow Palace by Tenzin Choedrak

The Rainbow Palace by Tenzin Choedrak

This is a powerful and moving autobiography. Tenzin Choedrak recounts his childhood in Tibet, his becoming a physician, before telling of the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his time in prison under the Chinese regime.

At times the book is extremely harrowing, as he relates the destruction of Tibet and his and other prisoners torture in prison.

However the book is also about hope and faith, and his eventual escape to India, once again taking up his place as personal physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Read this book.

Finished 5th May 08

Child of Tibet - Soname Yangchen

Child of Tibet by Soname Yangchen

This is the heartbreaking, beautiful autobiography of a remarkable woman, Soname Yangchen.
The book tells of her early life in Tibet and her escape from the oppressive Chinese regime there, describing her six week trek over the Himalayas to freedom.

It is an inspiring and eye opening tale.
A must read.