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Recommended BooksClicking on a title or cover image takes you to a page with a more detailed description and links to buy on-line. Books by Aro LamasThese books will be of great interest if you wish to learn more about Aro than can be found on this web site. Written in clear, vivid, contemporary language, they treat several relatively advanced topics. If you are new to Buddhism, you may wish to start with the introductory books by other authors, in the next section.
Wearing the Body of VisionsA guide to the practice of Tantra, concentrating on envisionment, empowerment, and the relationship with the Lama. 
Spectrum of EcstasyThe Five Wisdom Emotions According to Vajrayana Buddhism A lavish portrayal of the Dzogchen view of neurotic emotional patterns and the means of transforming them into enlightenment. 
Roaring SilenceDiscovering the Mind of Dzogchen A profound and inspiring exploration of meditation practices that are central to Aro, with an introduction to Dzogchen sem-dé. 
Entering the Heart of Sun and MoonVajra romance is an advanced Buddhist practice: the spiritual vivacity of falling in love, non-dual passion, and the poignant possibility of remaining in love indefinitely. 
Dangerous FriendThe Teacher-Student Relationship in Vajrayana A lively, sharp and engagingly irrefutable argument for the rôle of the Lama as the heart of Vajrayana. 
Spacious PassionA clear and incisive commentary on ‘The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Practice’ as vividly relevant to our everyday lives. Aro Books in German
Reise in den inneren RaumEinführung in die tibetische Meditationspraxis. Ein umfassendes Meditationshandbuch mit ausführlichen Übungsanleitungen und zahlreichen Abbildungen. 
Der Fünffarbige RegenbogenEnergiearbeit mit der Farb- und Elementsymbolik des Tibetischen Tantra. Die Dynamik unserer Emotionen und ihre Selbstbefreiung im Spiegel der fünf Elemente Erde, Wasser, Feuer, Luft und Raum. 
Der Biß des MurmeltiersEinblicke in die inneren Lehren des Tibetischen Buddhismus Einführung in die Lehren des Dzogchen und der weißen Übertragungslinie der Nyingma-Tradition. Einblicke in die tantrische Psychologie: Die Emotionen als den Pfad umarmen. Books by other authorsWe recommend these books to those learning about Vajrayana Buddhism generally. They are written by teachers whose perspective is similar to that of Aro. The best books for beginners are first, with increasingly advanced ones toward the end. 
Zen Mind, Beginner’s MindInformal talks on Zen meditation and practice A series of short, simple, and informal talks on meditation which are nevertheless luminous and profound. 
The Wisdom of No EscapeAnd the Path of Loving Kindness A clear introduction to the path of meditation, written in a warm and encouraging style. 
Openness MindSelf-Knowledge and Inner Peace Through Meditation An easy-to-read discussion of meditation from a perspective that speaks to Western psychological understanding, yet stays true to Buddhist principles. 
Hidden Mind of FreedomMeditation for Compassion and Self-Healing A sequel to Openness Mind, this book goes on to cover breathing exercises, mantra, and visualisation. 
Introduction to TantraThe Transformation of Desire A straightforward, engaging, and cheerful overview of the Tantric Buddhist path. 
The Crystal and the Way of LightSutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen A highly readable and highly personal introduction to Dzogchen, interwoven with stories from the life of the author—a great Nyingma Lama. 
Cutting Through Spiritual MaterialismA presentation of Buddhism from point of view of Dzogchen that is sometimes painfully sharp in its clarity. 
The Myth of Freedomand the Way of Meditation A grand tour of the Buddhist teachings that presents a ferociously uncompromising – yet strangely comforting – view of the genuine spiritual path. 
Lord of the DanceAutobiography of a Tibetan Lama This riveting personal account of the adventurous life of a great non-monastic Nyingma Lama provides much insight into the Tibetan cultural context of lineages like Aro. 
The Lion’s RoarAn Introduction to Tantra A personal introduction to Tantra structured in terms of the nine yanas. 
Journey Without GoalThe Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha An overview of Tantra from point of view of Dzogchen. 
Meditation in ActionA series of talks on meditation and the spiritual path – fresh and down-to-earth. 
Crazy WisdomInnate wisdom (basic sanity) can manifest as ‘crazy wisdom’, cutting through the complacent delusions of duality. Books on special topicsThese specialised books will be of interest to those who have been practicing Vajrayana Buddhism for some time and wish to explore particular topics in depth. 
Sky DancerThe Secret Life and Songs of the Lady Yeshé Tsogyel A biography of Yeshé Tsogyel, the origin of the Aro lineage, with an exceptionally useful commentary on her historical context and the Nyingma tradition she co-founded. 
Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural LightWe spend a third of our lives asleep – and we can use that time for spiritual practice. 
The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and SleepA thorough, concise, and accessible discussion not only of dream yoga but several other advanced practices. 
Buddhist Masters of EnchantmentThe Lives and Legends of the Mahasiddhas Brief accounts of the extraordinary lives of the mahasiddhas (great Tantric yogis) illustrated with electric air-brush paintings. 
Masters of MahamudraSongs and Histories of the Eighty-Four Buddhist Siddhas Another book on the lives of the mahasiddhas, with line drawings only – but considerably more explanatory text. 
Transcending MadnessThe Experience of the Six Bardos An understanding of the continuity and discontinuity of experience – life and death – allows us to transform the madness of negative emotions into the freedom of enlightenment. 
Magic DanceA poetic investigation of the nature of the five elements manifesting as the dance of the five wisdom dakinis. 
The Dawn of TantraA collaboration between a great Lama and a Western philosopher presents Tibetan Buddhism in theory and practice. 
Illusion’s GameThe Life and Teachings of Naropa A presentation of the view of Vajrayana through a discussion of Naropa’s encounter with his Crazy Wisdom Lama, Tilopa. 
Machig Labdrön and the Foundations of ChödA scholarly history of chöd, with a biography of its founder. 
The Teacher-Student RelationshipAn extensive scholarly commentary on a brief exposition of the central importance of the Lama in Vajaraya. |
