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The introductory texts recommended for a beginning student are "Dharma Paths" and "Excellent at the Beginning". The "The Essence of Buddhism" is a beginning text but more scholarly in the presentation. The suggested author's list is not exhaustive but focuses on traditional teachers who hold essential lineage teachings and have published works. It is important to remember that applying a little of these teachings to one's life is far more important than reading hundreds of texts. Last, consider purchasing texts from the "Namse Bangdzo Bookstore" to help support the lineage.
Specific Books
Karthar, Khenpo. "Dharma Paths". Snow Lion, 2011
Karthar, Khenpo. "Excellent at the Beginning: Discovering the Buddhist Way". Rinchen, 2015
Kyabgon, Traleg. "The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its Philosophy and Practice". Shambhala, 2001
Karthar, Khenpo. "Chenrezik: For the Benefit of all Beings / Chenrezik:Por El Bien de los Seres (Semillas Del Despertar / Seeds of Awakening)". KTD Publications, 2014
Suggested Authors
17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje
H.E. Tai Situpa
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Traleg Kyabgon
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
Websites
Kagyu Office Around the World - https://kagyuoffice.org/
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra - https://kagyu.org/
Namse Bangdzo Bookstore - https://www.namsebangdzo.com/
An extensive three year home study program that was developed at Kagyu Samye Ling and operated by Ken Holmes is an option for serious minded students. The program is a series of monthly study packs written by Ken Holmes who currently is the Director of Studies at Kagyu Samye Ling.
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