Enlightened Living: Teachings of Tibetan Buddhist Masters

This collection of translated writings addresses the issue of engaging in secular life with Buddhist intentions. It includes practical advice by great Tibetan teachers such as Paltrul Rinpoche and Jigme Lingpa. Combining folktales and poetry, their teachings pieces impart the essence of spirituality in a pithy, direct fashion.

"There are three things that you should place:
Your body on the seat;
Your mind in your body;
And relaxation in the mind.

There are three things that should be in conformity:
Conversations with friends;
Clothes with the country;
And mind with the Dharma."
Paltrul Rinpoche

Tulku Thondup is a living advocate of the Tibetan tradition, He has translated and published many books and has taught at Harvard University. He is hte author of the Healing Power of Mind.